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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,621.84, 61,578.62 and 24,478.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,621.84, 61,578.62 and 24,478.76 is: 33,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,621.84 : 61,578.62 = 24,478.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,621.84/61,578.62 = 24,478.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,621.84x = 61,578.62 × 24,478.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,621.84x = 1,507,367,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,367,829.82/44,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,780.95

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