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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.63, 61,972.08 and 24,765.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.63, 61,972.08 and 24,765.45 is: 34,178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.63 : 61,972.08 = 24,765.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.63/61,972.08 = 24,765.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.63x = 61,972.08 × 24,765.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.63x = 1,534,766,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,766,448.64/44,904.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,178.36

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