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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,782.56, 61,798.17 and 24,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,782.56, 61,798.17 and 24,638.25 is: 33,999.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,782.56 : 61,798.17 = 24,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,782.56/61,798.17 = 24,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,782.56x = 61,798.17 × 24,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,782.56x = 1,522,598,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,598,762.00/44,782.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.82

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