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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,808, 61,835.04 and 24,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,808, 61,835.04 and 24,936 is: 34,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,808 : 61,835.04 = 24,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,808/61,835.04 = 24,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,808x = 61,835.04 × 24,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,808x = 1,541,918,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,918,557.44/44,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,411.68

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