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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,768.72, 61,780.95 and 24,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,768.72, 61,780.95 and 24,627.66 is: 33,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,768.72 : 61,780.95 = 24,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,768.72/61,780.95 = 24,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,768.72x = 61,780.95 × 24,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,768.72x = 1,521,520,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,520,231.08/44,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.24

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