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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,853.43, 67,216.72 and 24,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,853.43, 67,216.72 and 24,871.73 is: 37,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,853.43 : 67,216.72 = 24,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,853.43/67,216.72 = 24,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,853.43x = 67,216.72 × 24,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,853.43x = 1,671,795,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,795,650.88/44,853.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,272.41

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