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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,912.96, 61,983.40 and 24,771.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,912.96, 61,983.40 and 24,771.68 is: 34,186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,912.96 : 61,983.40 = 24,771.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,912.96/61,983.40 = 24,771.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,912.96x = 61,983.40 × 24,771.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,912.96x = 1,535,432,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,432,950.11/44,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,186.86

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