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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,873.65, 61,926.06 and 24,731.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,873.65, 61,926.06 and 24,731.27 is: 34,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,873.65 : 61,926.06 = 24,731.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,873.65/61,926.06 = 24,731.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,873.65x = 61,926.06 × 24,731.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,873.65x = 1,531,510,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,510,109.90/44,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,129.39

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