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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,908.62, 61,972.46 and 24,766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,908.62, 61,972.46 and 24,766.36 is: 34,176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,908.62 : 61,972.46 = 24,766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,908.62/61,972.46 = 24,766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,908.62x = 61,972.46 × 24,766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,908.62x = 1,534,832,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,832,254.45/44,908.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,176.79

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