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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,772.95, 61,781.54 and 24,627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,772.95, 61,781.54 and 24,627.95 is: 33,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,772.95 : 61,781.54 = 24,627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,772.95/61,781.54 = 24,627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,772.95x = 61,781.54 × 24,627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,772.95x = 1,521,552,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,552,477.68/44,772.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,983.74

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