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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,826.59, 61,860.15 and 24,683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,826.59, 61,860.15 and 24,683.06 is: 34,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,826.59 : 61,860.15 = 24,683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,826.59/61,860.15 = 24,683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,826.59x = 61,860.15 × 24,683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,826.59x = 1,526,897,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,897,794.06/44,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,062.32

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