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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,781, 61,797.84 and 24,909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,781, 61,797.84 and 24,909 is: 34,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,781 : 61,797.84 = 24,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,781/61,797.84 = 24,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,781x = 61,797.84 × 24,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,781x = 1,539,322,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,322,396.56/44,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,374.45

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