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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.56, 61,925.04 and 24,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.56, 61,925.04 and 24,729.84 is: 34,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.56 : 61,925.04 = 24,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.56/61,925.04 = 24,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.56x = 61,925.04 × 24,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.56x = 1,531,396,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,396,331.19/44,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,127.68

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