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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,786, 61,804.74 and 24,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,786, 61,804.74 and 24,914 is: 34,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,786 : 61,804.74 = 24,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,786/61,804.74 = 24,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,786x = 61,804.74 × 24,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,786x = 1,539,803,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,803,292.36/44,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,381.35

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