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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,730, 61,727.52 and 24,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,730, 61,727.52 and 24,858 is: 34,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,730 : 61,727.52 = 24,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,730/61,727.52 = 24,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,730x = 61,727.52 × 24,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,730x = 1,534,422,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,422,692.16/44,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,304.11

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