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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.36, 61,783.23 and 24,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.36, 61,783.23 and 24,627 is: 33,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.36 : 61,783.23 = 24,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.36/61,783.23 = 24,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.36x = 61,783.23 × 24,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.36x = 1,521,535,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,535,605.21/44,769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.09

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