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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.43, 61,726.77 and 24,588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.43, 61,726.77 and 24,588.06 is: 33,931.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.43 : 61,726.77 = 24,588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.43/61,726.77 = 24,588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.43x = 61,726.77 × 24,588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.43x = 1,517,741,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,741,524.37/44,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,931.61

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