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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.33, 61,966.62 and 24,761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.33, 61,966.62 and 24,761.21 is: 34,169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.33 : 61,966.62 = 24,761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.33/61,966.62 = 24,761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.33x = 61,966.62 × 24,761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.33x = 1,534,368,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,368,180.98/44,904.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,169.72

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