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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,886.69, 61,942.86 and 24,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,886.69, 61,942.86 and 24,745.44 is: 34,148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,886.69 : 61,942.86 = 24,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,886.69/61,942.86 = 24,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,886.69x = 61,942.86 × 24,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,886.69x = 1,532,803,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,803,325.56/44,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,148.28

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