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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,718, 61,710.84 and 24,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,718, 61,710.84 and 24,846 is: 34,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,718 : 61,710.84 = 24,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,718/61,710.84 = 24,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,718x = 61,710.84 × 24,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,718x = 1,533,267,530.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,267,530.64/44,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,287.48

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