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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,872.98, 61,923.95 and 24,729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,872.98, 61,923.95 and 24,729.42 is: 34,126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,872.98 : 61,923.95 = 24,729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,872.98/61,923.95 = 24,729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,872.98x = 61,923.95 × 24,729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,872.98x = 1,531,343,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,343,243.96/44,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,126.18

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