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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,823.78, 61,858.35 and 24,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,823.78, 61,858.35 and 24,682.05 is: 34,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,823.78 : 61,858.35 = 24,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,823.78/61,858.35 = 24,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,823.78x = 61,858.35 × 24,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,823.78x = 1,526,790,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,790,887.62/44,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,062.07

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