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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,912.50, 61,978.42 and 24,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,912.50, 61,978.42 and 24,771.24 is: 34,183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,912.50 : 61,978.42 = 24,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,912.50/61,978.42 = 24,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,912.50x = 61,978.42 × 24,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,912.50x = 1,535,282,316.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,282,316.64/44,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,183.85

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