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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,727.78, 61,724.46 and 24,586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,727.78, 61,724.46 and 24,586.72 is: 33,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,727.78 : 61,724.46 = 24,586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,727.78/61,724.46 = 24,586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,727.78x = 61,724.46 × 24,586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,727.78x = 1,517,602,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,602,015.17/44,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,929.74

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