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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.65, 61,924.68 and 24,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.65, 61,924.68 and 24,730.27 is: 34,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.65 : 61,924.68 = 24,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.65/61,924.68 = 24,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.65x = 61,924.68 × 24,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.65x = 1,531,414,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,414,056.06/44,872.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,128.01

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