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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,767.34, 61,779.06 and 24,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,767.34, 61,779.06 and 24,626.28 is: 33,984.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,767.34 : 61,779.06 = 24,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,767.34/61,779.06 = 24,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,767.34x = 61,779.06 × 24,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,767.34x = 1,521,388,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,388,429.70/44,767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,984.34

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