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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,727.08, 61,724.84 and 24,584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,727.08, 61,724.84 and 24,584.68 is: 33,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,727.08 : 61,724.84 = 24,584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,727.08/61,724.84 = 24,584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,727.08x = 61,724.84 × 24,584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,727.08x = 1,517,485,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,485,439.45/44,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,927.67

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