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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,778.82, 61,794.76 and 24,635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,778.82, 61,794.76 and 24,635.26 is: 33,996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,778.82 : 61,794.76 = 24,635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,778.82/61,794.76 = 24,635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,778.82x = 61,794.76 × 24,635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,778.82x = 1,522,329,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,329,979.24/44,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,996.66

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