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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,926.87, 61,998.09 and 24,783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,926.87, 61,998.09 and 24,783.77 is: 34,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,926.87 : 61,998.09 = 24,783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,926.87/61,998.09 = 24,783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,926.87x = 61,998.09 × 24,783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,926.87x = 1,536,546,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,546,403.00/44,926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,201.06

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