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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,710, 61,699.92 and 24,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,710, 61,699.92 and 24,838 is: 34,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,710 : 61,699.92 = 24,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,710/61,699.92 = 24,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,710x = 61,699.92 × 24,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,710x = 1,532,502,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,502,612.96/44,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,276.51

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