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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,887.23, 61,947.14 and 24,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,887.23, 61,947.14 and 24,744.06 is: 34,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,887.23 : 61,947.14 = 24,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,887.23/61,947.14 = 24,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,887.23x = 61,947.14 × 24,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,887.23x = 1,532,823,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,823,748.99/44,887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,148.33

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