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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,767.72, 61,779.60 and 24,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,767.72, 61,779.60 and 24,625.84 is: 33,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,767.72 : 61,779.60 = 24,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,767.72/61,779.60 = 24,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,767.72x = 61,779.60 × 24,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,767.72x = 1,521,374,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,374,544.86/44,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,983.74

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