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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,779, 61,795.38 and 24,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,779, 61,795.38 and 24,907 is: 34,371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,779 : 61,795.38 = 24,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,779/61,795.38 = 24,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,779x = 61,795.38 × 24,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,779x = 1,539,137,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,137,529.66/44,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,371.86

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