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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,901.96, 61,965.13 and 24,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,901.96, 61,965.13 and 24,759.64 is: 34,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,901.96 : 61,965.13 = 24,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,901.96/61,965.13 = 24,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,901.96x = 61,965.13 × 24,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,901.96x = 1,534,234,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,234,311.35/44,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,168.54

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