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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,786.28, 61,803.70 and 24,643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,786.28, 61,803.70 and 24,643.13 is: 34,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,786.28 : 61,803.70 = 24,643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,786.28/61,803.70 = 24,643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,786.28x = 61,803.70 × 24,643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,786.28x = 1,523,036,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,036,613.58/44,786.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,006.77

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