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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.13, 61,793.81 and 24,634.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.13, 61,793.81 and 24,634.58 is: 33,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.13 : 61,793.81 = 24,634.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.13/61,793.81 = 24,634.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.13x = 61,793.81 × 24,634.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.13x = 1,522,264,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,264,246.98/44,778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,995.71

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