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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,887.93, 61,945.50 and 24,744.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,887.93, 61,945.50 and 24,744.37 is: 34,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,887.93 : 61,945.50 = 24,744.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,887.93/61,945.50 = 24,744.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,887.93x = 61,945.50 × 24,744.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,887.93x = 1,532,802,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,802,371.84/44,887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,147.32

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