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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,867.93, 61,917.61 and 24,724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,867.93, 61,917.61 and 24,724.80 is: 34,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,867.93 : 61,917.61 = 24,724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,867.93/61,917.61 = 24,724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,867.93x = 61,917.61 × 24,724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,867.93x = 1,530,900,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,900,534.43/44,867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,120.15

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