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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,726.93, 61,724.73 and 24,584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,726.93, 61,724.73 and 24,584.66 is: 33,927.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,726.93 : 61,724.73 = 24,584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,726.93/61,724.73 = 24,584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,726.93x = 61,724.73 × 24,584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,726.93x = 1,517,481,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,481,500.64/44,726.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,927.69

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