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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,803, 61,828.20 and 24,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,803, 61,828.20 and 24,931 is: 34,404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,803 : 61,828.20 = 24,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,803/61,828.20 = 24,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,803x = 61,828.20 × 24,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,803x = 1,541,438,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,438,854.20/44,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,404.81

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