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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,755, 61,762.20 and 24,611.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,755, 61,762.20 and 24,611.26 is: 33,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,755 : 61,762.20 = 24,611.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,755/61,762.20 = 24,611.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,755x = 61,762.20 × 24,611.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,755x = 1,520,045,562.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,045,562.37/44,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,963.70

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