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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,767.83, 61,778.32 and 24,624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,767.83, 61,778.32 and 24,624.71 is: 33,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,767.83 : 61,778.32 = 24,624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,767.83/61,778.32 = 24,624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,767.83x = 61,778.32 × 24,624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,767.83x = 1,521,273,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,273,091.16/44,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,981.39

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