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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,764.88, 61,774.28 and 24,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,764.88, 61,774.28 and 24,621.74 is: 33,977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,764.88 : 61,774.28 = 24,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,764.88/61,774.28 = 24,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,764.88x = 61,774.28 × 24,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,764.88x = 1,520,990,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,990,260.85/44,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,977.31

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