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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,789, 61,808.88 and 24,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,789, 61,808.88 and 24,917 is: 34,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,789 : 61,808.88 = 24,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,789/61,808.88 = 24,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,789x = 61,808.88 × 24,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,789x = 1,540,091,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,091,862.96/44,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,385.49

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