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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,761.24, 61,769.28 and 24,618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,761.24, 61,769.28 and 24,618.13 is: 33,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,761.24 : 61,769.28 = 24,618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,761.24/61,769.28 = 24,618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,761.24x = 61,769.28 × 24,618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,761.24x = 1,520,644,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,644,165.05/44,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.34

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