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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,036.79, 60,764.31 and 24,654.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,036.79, 60,764.31 and 24,654.70 is: 34,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,036.79 : 60,764.31 = 24,654.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,036.79/60,764.31 = 24,654.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,036.79x = 60,764.31 × 24,654.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,036.79x = 1,498,125,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,125,833.76/44,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,019.87

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