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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,723.52, 61,719.94 and 24,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,723.52, 61,719.94 and 24,581.12 is: 33,922.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,723.52 : 61,719.94 = 24,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,723.52/61,719.94 = 24,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,723.52x = 61,719.94 × 24,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,723.52x = 1,517,144,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,144,820.03/44,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,922.75

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