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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,727.36, 61,724.88 and 24,584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,727.36, 61,724.88 and 24,584.73 is: 33,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,727.36 : 61,724.88 = 24,584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,727.36/61,724.88 = 24,584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,727.36x = 61,724.88 × 24,584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,727.36x = 1,517,489,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,489,509.08/44,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,927.54

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