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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,912.58, 61,979.04 and 24,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,912.58, 61,979.04 and 24,770.28 is: 34,182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,912.58 : 61,979.04 = 24,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,912.58/61,979.04 = 24,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,912.58x = 61,979.04 × 24,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,912.58x = 1,535,238,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,238,174.93/44,912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,182.81

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