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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,762.36, 61,773.57 and 24,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,762.36, 61,773.57 and 24,620 is: 33,976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,762.36 : 61,773.57 = 24,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,762.36/61,773.57 = 24,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,762.36x = 61,773.57 × 24,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,762.36x = 1,520,865,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,865,293.40/44,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,976.43

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