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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,899.62, 61,964.24 and 24,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,899.62, 61,964.24 and 24,756.44 is: 34,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,899.62 : 61,964.24 = 24,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,899.62/61,964.24 = 24,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,899.62x = 61,964.24 × 24,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,899.62x = 1,534,013,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,013,556.10/44,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,165.40

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