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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,905.62, 61,968.34 and 24,763.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,905.62, 61,968.34 and 24,763.35 is: 34,172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,905.62 : 61,968.34 = 24,763.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,905.62/61,968.34 = 24,763.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,905.62x = 61,968.34 × 24,763.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,905.62x = 1,534,543,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,543,568.52/44,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,172.64

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