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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.68, 61,727.12 and 24,588.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.68, 61,727.12 and 24,588.31 is: 33,931.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.68 : 61,727.12 = 24,588.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.68/61,727.12 = 24,588.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.68x = 61,727.12 × 24,588.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.68x = 1,517,765,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,765,561.97/44,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,931.96

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