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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,870.65, 61,921.92 and 24,728.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,870.65, 61,921.92 and 24,728.27 is: 34,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,870.65 : 61,921.92 = 24,728.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,870.65/61,921.92 = 24,728.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,870.65x = 61,921.92 × 24,728.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,870.65x = 1,531,221,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,221,974.88/44,870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,125.24

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