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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,784, 61,802.16 and 24,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,784, 61,802.16 and 24,912 is: 34,378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,784 : 61,802.16 = 24,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,784/61,802.16 = 24,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,784x = 61,802.16 × 24,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,784x = 1,539,615,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,615,409.92/44,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,378.69

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