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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.62, 61,924.20 and 24,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.62, 61,924.20 and 24,729.44 is: 34,126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.62 : 61,924.20 = 24,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.62/61,924.20 = 24,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.62x = 61,924.20 × 24,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.62x = 1,531,350,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,350,386.09/44,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,126.61

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