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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,755.89, 61,764.71 and 24,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,755.89, 61,764.71 and 24,614.32 is: 33,968.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,755.89 : 61,764.71 = 24,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,755.89/61,764.71 = 24,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,755.89x = 61,764.71 × 24,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,755.89x = 1,520,296,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,296,506.73/44,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,968.64

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