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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,898.45, 61,958.68 and 24,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,898.45, 61,958.68 and 24,755 is: 34,161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,898.45 : 61,958.68 = 24,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,898.45/61,958.68 = 24,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,898.45x = 61,958.68 × 24,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,898.45x = 1,533,787,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,787,123.40/44,898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,161.25

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