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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,769.91, 61,781.45 and 24,626.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,769.91, 61,781.45 and 24,626.35 is: 33,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,769.91 : 61,781.45 = 24,626.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,769.91/61,781.45 = 24,626.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,769.91x = 61,781.45 × 24,626.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,769.91x = 1,521,451,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,451,611.21/44,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,983.80

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