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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,730.76, 61,729.21 and 24,588.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,730.76, 61,729.21 and 24,588.49 is: 33,932.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,730.76 : 61,729.21 = 24,588.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,730.76/61,729.21 = 24,588.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,730.76x = 61,729.21 × 24,588.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,730.76x = 1,517,827,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,827,950.49/44,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,932.53

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