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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.39, 61,783.37 and 24,627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.39, 61,783.37 and 24,627.82 is: 33,987.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.39 : 61,783.37 = 24,627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.39/61,783.37 = 24,627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.39x = 61,783.37 × 24,627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.39x = 1,521,589,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,589,715.35/44,769.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,987.28

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