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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.24, 61,969.72 and 24,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.24, 61,969.72 and 24,763.52 is: 34,174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.24 : 61,969.72 = 24,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.24/61,969.72 = 24,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.24x = 61,969.72 × 24,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.24x = 1,534,588,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,588,400.61/44,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,174.69

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