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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,768.66, 61,781.80 and 24,626.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,768.66, 61,781.80 and 24,626.66 is: 33,985.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,768.66 : 61,781.80 = 24,626.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,768.66/61,781.80 = 24,626.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,768.66x = 61,781.80 × 24,626.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,768.66x = 1,521,479,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,479,382.79/44,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.37

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