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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,901.23, 61,962.81 and 24,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,901.23, 61,962.81 and 24,759.96 is: 34,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,901.23 : 61,962.81 = 24,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,901.23/61,962.81 = 24,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,901.23x = 61,962.81 × 24,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,901.23x = 1,534,196,697.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,196,697.09/44,901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,168.26

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