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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,871.72, 61,923.39 and 24,729.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,871.72, 61,923.39 and 24,729.34 is: 34,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871.72 : 61,923.39 = 24,729.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871.72/61,923.39 = 24,729.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871.72x = 61,923.39 × 24,729.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871.72x = 1,531,324,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,324,255.65/44,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,126.72

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