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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,665.92, 61,639.04 and 24,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,665.92, 61,639.04 and 24,793.92 is: 34,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,665.92 : 61,639.04 = 24,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,665.92/61,639.04 = 24,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,665.92x = 61,639.04 × 24,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,665.92x = 1,528,273,426.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,273,426.64/44,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,215.65

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