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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,883.70, 61,939.94 and 24,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,883.70, 61,939.94 and 24,741.38 is: 34,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,883.70 : 61,939.94 = 24,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,883.70/61,939.94 = 24,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,883.70x = 61,939.94 × 24,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,883.70x = 1,532,479,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,479,592.72/44,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,143.34

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