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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.16, 61,923.99 and 24,729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.16, 61,923.99 and 24,729.77 is: 34,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.16 : 61,923.99 = 24,729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.16/61,923.99 = 24,729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.16x = 61,923.99 × 24,729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.16x = 1,531,365,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,365,720.56/44,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,127.31

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