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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,871.83, 61,919.74 and 24,728.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,871.83, 61,919.74 and 24,728.81 is: 34,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871.83 : 61,919.74 = 24,728.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871.83/61,919.74 = 24,728.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871.83x = 61,919.74 × 24,728.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871.83x = 1,531,201,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,201,114.29/44,871.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,123.89

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