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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.72, 61,792.18 and 24,632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.72, 61,792.18 and 24,632.34 is: 33,991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.72 : 61,792.18 = 24,632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.72/61,792.18 = 24,632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.72x = 61,792.18 × 24,632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.72x = 1,522,085,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,085,987.10/44,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,991.28

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