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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.26, 61,767.99 and 24,617.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.26, 61,767.99 and 24,617.42 is: 33,972.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.26 : 61,767.99 = 24,617.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.26/61,767.99 = 24,617.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.26x = 61,767.99 × 24,617.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.26x = 1,520,568,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,568,552.39/44,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.16

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