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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,856.26, 61,901.35 and 24,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,856.26, 61,901.35 and 24,712.68 is: 34,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,856.26 : 61,901.35 = 24,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,856.26/61,901.35 = 24,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,856.26x = 61,901.35 × 24,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,856.26x = 1,529,748,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,748,130.55/44,856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,103.34

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