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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,772.62, 61,784.91 and 24,629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,772.62, 61,784.91 and 24,629.48 is: 33,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,772.62 : 61,784.91 = 24,629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,772.62/61,784.91 = 24,629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,772.62x = 61,784.91 × 24,629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,772.62x = 1,521,730,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,730,205.15/44,772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,987.96

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