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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,869.62, 61,920.49 and 24,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,869.62, 61,920.49 and 24,727.23 is: 34,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,869.62 : 61,920.49 = 24,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,869.62/61,920.49 = 24,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,869.62x = 61,920.49 × 24,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,869.62x = 1,531,122,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,122,197.94/44,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,123.81

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