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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.82, 61,727.13 and 24,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.82, 61,727.13 and 24,588 is: 33,931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.82 : 61,727.13 = 24,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.82/61,727.13 = 24,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.82x = 61,727.13 × 24,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.82x = 1,517,746,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,746,672.44/44,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,931.43

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