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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,905.59, 61,972.49 and 24,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,905.59, 61,972.49 and 24,762.44 is: 34,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,905.59 : 61,972.49 = 24,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,905.59/61,972.49 = 24,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,905.59x = 61,972.49 × 24,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,905.59x = 1,534,590,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,590,282.11/44,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,173.70

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