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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.72, 61,782.36 and 24,627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.72, 61,782.36 and 24,627.84 is: 33,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.72 : 61,782.36 = 24,627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.72/61,782.36 = 24,627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.72x = 61,782.36 × 24,627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.72x = 1,521,566,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,566,076.90/44,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.50

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