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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,883.96, 61,937.06 and 24,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,883.96, 61,937.06 and 24,741 is: 34,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,883.96 : 61,937.06 = 24,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,883.96/61,937.06 = 24,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,883.96x = 61,937.06 × 24,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,883.96x = 1,532,384,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,384,801.46/44,883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,141.03

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