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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,774.16, 61,789.39 and 24,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,774.16, 61,789.39 and 24,632.16 is: 33,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,774.16 : 61,789.39 = 24,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,774.16/61,789.39 = 24,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,774.16x = 61,789.39 × 24,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,774.16x = 1,522,006,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,006,140.78/44,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,992.96

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