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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,782.62, 61,798.71 and 24,364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,782.62, 61,798.71 and 24,364.05 is: 33,621.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,782.62 : 61,798.71 = 24,364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,782.62/61,798.71 = 24,364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,782.62x = 61,798.71 × 24,364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,782.62x = 1,505,666,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,666,860.38/44,782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,621.68

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