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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,924.38, 61,996.10 and 24,781.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,924.38, 61,996.10 and 24,781.97 is: 34,199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,924.38 : 61,996.10 = 24,781.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,924.38/61,996.10 = 24,781.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,924.38x = 61,996.10 × 24,781.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,924.38x = 1,536,385,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,385,521.40/44,924.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,199.37

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