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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709, 61,698.42 and 24,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709, 61,698.42 and 24,837 is: 34,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709 : 61,698.42 = 24,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709/61,698.42 = 24,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709x = 61,698.42 × 24,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709x = 1,532,403,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,403,657.54/44,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,275.06

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