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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,920.58, 61,991.12 and 24,777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,920.58, 61,991.12 and 24,777.09 is: 34,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,920.58 : 61,991.12 = 24,777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,920.58/61,991.12 = 24,777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,920.58x = 61,991.12 × 24,777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,920.58x = 1,535,959,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,959,621.38/44,920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,192.79

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