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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,785, 61,803.36 and 24,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,785, 61,803.36 and 24,913 is: 34,379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,785 : 61,803.36 = 24,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,785/61,803.36 = 24,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,785x = 61,803.36 × 24,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,785x = 1,539,707,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,707,107.68/44,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,379.97

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