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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,768.39, 61,781.99 and 24,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,768.39, 61,781.99 and 24,626.82 is: 33,985.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,768.39 : 61,781.99 = 24,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,768.39/61,781.99 = 24,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,768.39x = 61,781.99 × 24,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,768.39x = 1,521,493,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,493,823.84/44,768.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.90

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