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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,868.62, 61,919.11 and 24,726.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,868.62, 61,919.11 and 24,726.23 is: 34,122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,868.62 : 61,919.11 = 24,726.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,868.62/61,919.11 = 24,726.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,868.62x = 61,919.11 × 24,726.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,868.62x = 1,531,025,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,025,922.93/44,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,122.42

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