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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,903.61, 61,962.26 and 24,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,903.61, 61,962.26 and 24,759.32 is: 34,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,903.61 : 61,962.26 = 24,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,903.61/61,962.26 = 24,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,903.61x = 61,962.26 × 24,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,903.61x = 1,534,142,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,142,989.66/44,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,165.25

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