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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,771.46, 61,783.95 and 24,627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,771.46, 61,783.95 and 24,627.14 is: 33,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,771.46 : 61,783.95 = 24,627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,771.46/61,783.95 = 24,627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,771.46x = 61,783.95 × 24,627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,771.46x = 1,521,561,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,561,677.48/44,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.08

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