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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,901.26, 61,962.54 and 24,757.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,901.26, 61,962.54 and 24,757.79 is: 34,165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,901.26 : 61,962.54 = 24,757.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,901.26/61,962.54 = 24,757.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,901.26x = 61,962.54 × 24,757.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,901.26x = 1,534,055,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,055,708.09/44,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,165.10

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