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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.74, 67,441.77 and 24,175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.74, 67,441.77 and 24,175.50 is: 36,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.74 : 67,441.77 = 24,175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.74/67,441.77 = 24,175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.74x = 67,441.77 × 24,175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.74x = 1,630,438,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,438,510.64/44,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.40

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