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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.72, 61,794.63 and 24,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.72, 61,794.63 and 24,635.17 is: 33,996.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.72 : 61,794.63 = 24,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.72/61,794.63 = 24,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.72x = 61,794.63 × 24,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.72x = 1,522,321,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,321,215.14/44,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,996.53

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