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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.31, 61,966.62 and 24,761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.31, 61,966.62 and 24,761.19 is: 34,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.31 : 61,966.62 = 24,761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.31/61,966.62 = 24,761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.31x = 61,966.62 × 24,761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.31x = 1,534,367,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,367,251.48/44,904.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,169.71

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