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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,870.12, 61,921.18 and 24,727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,870.12, 61,921.18 and 24,727.73 is: 34,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,870.12 : 61,921.18 = 24,727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,870.12/61,921.18 = 24,727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,870.12x = 61,921.18 × 24,727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,870.12x = 1,531,170,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,170,220.32/44,870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,124.50

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