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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.23, 61,924.10 and 24,729.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.23, 61,924.10 and 24,729.83 is: 34,127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.23 : 61,924.10 = 24,729.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.23/61,924.10 = 24,729.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.23x = 61,924.10 × 24,729.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.23x = 1,531,372,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,372,497.06/44,872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,127.40

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