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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,779.30, 61,795.43 and 24,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,779.30, 61,795.43 and 24,635.75 is: 33,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,779.30 : 61,795.43 = 24,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,779.30/61,795.43 = 24,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,779.30x = 61,795.43 × 24,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,779.30x = 1,522,376,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,376,764.62/44,779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,997.33

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