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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,781, 61,793.73 and 24,638.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,781, 61,793.73 and 24,638.73 is: 33,999.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,781 : 61,793.73 = 24,638.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,781/61,793.73 = 24,638.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,781x = 61,793.73 × 24,638.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,781x = 1,522,519,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,519,029.16/44,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.22

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