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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.01, 61,727.67 and 24,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.01, 61,727.67 and 24,586.54 is: 33,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.01 : 61,727.67 = 24,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.01/61,727.67 = 24,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.01x = 61,727.67 × 24,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.01x = 1,517,669,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,669,673.24/44,729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,930.32

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