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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,887.16, 61,941.76 and 24,740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,887.16, 61,941.76 and 24,740.29 is: 34,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,887.16 : 61,941.76 = 24,740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,887.16/61,941.76 = 24,740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,887.16x = 61,941.76 × 24,740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,887.16x = 1,532,456,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,456,911.83/44,887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,140.20

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