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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,912.30, 61,979.46 and 24,769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,912.30, 61,979.46 and 24,769.22 is: 34,181.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,912.30 : 61,979.46 = 24,769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,912.30/61,979.46 = 24,769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,912.30x = 61,979.46 × 24,769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,912.30x = 1,535,182,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,182,880.22/44,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,181.79

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