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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,905.64, 61,966.92 and 24,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,905.64, 61,966.92 and 24,761.44 is: 34,169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,905.64 : 61,966.92 = 24,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,905.64/61,966.92 = 24,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,905.64x = 61,966.92 × 24,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,905.64x = 1,534,390,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,390,171.56/44,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,169.21

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