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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,357, 61,212.70 and 24,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,357, 61,212.70 and 24,485 is: 33,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,357 : 61,212.70 = 24,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,357/61,212.70 = 24,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,357x = 61,212.70 × 24,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,357x = 1,498,792,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,792,959.50/44,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,789.32

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