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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,891.48, 61,947.56 and 24,749.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,891.48, 61,947.56 and 24,749.21 is: 34,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,891.48 : 61,947.56 = 24,749.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,891.48/61,947.56 = 24,749.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,891.48x = 61,947.56 × 24,749.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,891.48x = 1,533,152,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,152,737.94/44,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,152.43

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