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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.40, 61,726.93 and 24,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.40, 61,726.93 and 24,586.62 is: 33,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.40 : 61,726.93 = 24,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.40/61,726.93 = 24,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.40x = 61,726.93 × 24,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.40x = 1,517,656,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,656,625.95/44,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,929.74

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