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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,770.62, 61,782.15 and 24,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,770.62, 61,782.15 and 24,627.48 is: 33,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,770.62 : 61,782.15 = 24,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,770.62/61,782.15 = 24,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,770.62x = 61,782.15 × 24,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,770.62x = 1,521,538,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,538,663.48/44,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.20

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