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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,871.59, 61,923.22 and 24,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,871.59, 61,923.22 and 24,729.21 is: 34,126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871.59 : 61,923.22 = 24,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871.59/61,923.22 = 24,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871.59x = 61,923.22 × 24,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871.59x = 1,531,312,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,312,249.43/44,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,126.54

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