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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,887.26, 61,944.08 and 24,744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,887.26, 61,944.08 and 24,744.14 is: 34,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,887.26 : 61,944.08 = 24,744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,887.26/61,944.08 = 24,744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,887.26x = 61,944.08 × 24,744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,887.26x = 1,532,752,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,752,554.25/44,887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,146.72

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