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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.86, 61,783.92 and 24,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.86, 61,783.92 and 24,627.50 is: 33,986.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.86 : 61,783.92 = 24,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.86/61,783.92 = 24,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.86x = 61,783.92 × 24,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.86x = 1,521,583,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,583,489.80/44,769.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.78

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