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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,807.28, 61,835.52 and 24,665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,807.28, 61,835.52 and 24,665.64 is: 34,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,807.28 : 61,835.52 = 24,665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,807.28/61,835.52 = 24,665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,807.28x = 61,835.52 × 24,665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,807.28x = 1,525,212,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,212,675.53/44,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,039.39

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