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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,620, 61,575.84 and 24,478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,620, 61,575.84 and 24,478.76 is: 33,780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,620 : 61,575.84 = 24,478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,620/61,575.84 = 24,478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,620x = 61,575.84 × 24,478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,620x = 1,507,300,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,300,209.16/44,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,780.82

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