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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,733, 61,731.66 and 24,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,733, 61,731.66 and 24,861 is: 34,308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,733 : 61,731.66 = 24,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,733/61,731.66 = 24,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,733x = 61,731.66 × 24,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,733x = 1,534,710,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,710,799.26/44,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,308.25

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