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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,826.09, 61,859.46 and 24,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,826.09, 61,859.46 and 24,682.56 is: 34,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,826.09 : 61,859.46 = 24,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,826.09/61,859.46 = 24,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,826.09x = 61,859.46 × 24,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,826.09x = 1,526,849,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,849,833.02/44,826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,061.63

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