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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,865.83, 61,915.59 and 24,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,865.83, 61,915.59 and 24,723.90 is: 34,119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,865.83 : 61,915.59 = 24,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,865.83/61,915.59 = 24,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,865.83x = 61,915.59 × 24,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,865.83x = 1,530,794,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,794,855.60/44,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,119.39

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