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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,768.34, 61,780.44 and 24,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,768.34, 61,780.44 and 24,627.28 is: 33,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,768.34 : 61,780.44 = 24,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,768.34/61,780.44 = 24,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,768.34x = 61,780.44 × 24,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,768.34x = 1,521,484,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,484,194.40/44,768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.72

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