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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,787, 61,806.12 and 24,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,787, 61,806.12 and 24,915 is: 34,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,787 : 61,806.12 = 24,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,787/61,806.12 = 24,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,787x = 61,806.12 × 24,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,787x = 1,539,899,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,899,479.80/44,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,382.73

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