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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,920.97, 61,991.31 and 24,778.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,920.97, 61,991.31 and 24,778.53 is: 34,194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,920.97 : 61,991.31 = 24,778.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,920.97/61,991.31 = 24,778.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,920.97x = 61,991.31 × 24,778.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,920.97x = 1,536,053,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,053,534.57/44,920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,194.58

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