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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,682.78, 61,663.82 and 24,540.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,682.78, 61,663.82 and 24,540.21 is: 33,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,682.78 : 61,663.82 = 24,540.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,682.78/61,663.82 = 24,540.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,682.78x = 61,663.82 × 24,540.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,682.78x = 1,513,242,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,242,969.50/44,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,866.36

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