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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,893.82, 61,953.90 and 24,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,893.82, 61,953.90 and 24,751.44 is: 34,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,893.82 : 61,953.90 = 24,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,893.82/61,953.90 = 24,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,893.82x = 61,953.90 × 24,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,893.82x = 1,533,448,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,448,238.62/44,893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,157.22

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