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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,921.08, 61,991.40 and 24,778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,921.08, 61,991.40 and 24,778.72 is: 34,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,921.08 : 61,991.40 = 24,778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,921.08/61,991.40 = 24,778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,921.08x = 61,991.40 × 24,778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,921.08x = 1,536,067,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,067,543.01/44,921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,194.80

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