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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.69, 61,921.38 and 24,729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.69, 61,921.38 and 24,729.57 is: 34,125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.69 : 61,921.38 = 24,729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.69/61,921.38 = 24,729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.69x = 61,921.38 × 24,729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.69x = 1,531,289,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,289,132.36/44,872.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,125.19

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