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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,825.96, 61,859.32 and 24,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,825.96, 61,859.32 and 24,682.44 is: 34,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,825.96 : 61,859.32 = 24,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,825.96/61,859.32 = 24,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,825.96x = 61,859.32 × 24,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,825.96x = 1,526,838,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,838,954.34/44,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,061.49

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