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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,873.16, 61,924.52 and 24,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,873.16, 61,924.52 and 24,729.52 is: 34,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,873.16 : 61,924.52 = 24,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,873.16/61,924.52 = 24,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,873.16x = 61,924.52 × 24,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,873.16x = 1,531,363,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,363,655.83/44,873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,126.49

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