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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,910.59, 61,979.58 and 24,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,910.59, 61,979.58 and 24,767.44 is: 34,180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,910.59 : 61,979.58 = 24,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,910.59/61,979.58 = 24,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,910.59x = 61,979.58 × 24,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,910.59x = 1,535,075,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,075,373.93/44,910.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,180.70

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