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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.81, 61,967.31 and 24,761.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.81, 61,967.31 and 24,761.69 is: 34,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.81 : 61,967.31 = 24,761.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.81/61,967.31 = 24,761.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.81x = 61,967.31 × 24,761.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.81x = 1,534,415,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,415,010.52/44,904.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,170.39

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