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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,764.23, 61,774.59 and 24,621.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,764.23, 61,774.59 and 24,621.42 is: 33,977.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,764.23 : 61,774.59 = 24,621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,764.23/61,774.59 = 24,621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,764.23x = 61,774.59 × 24,621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,764.23x = 1,520,978,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,978,125.72/44,764.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,977.53

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