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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,814, 61,844.76 and 24,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,814, 61,844.76 and 24,669.84 is: 34,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,814 : 61,844.76 = 24,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,814/61,844.76 = 24,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,814x = 61,844.76 × 24,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,814x = 1,525,700,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,700,334.04/44,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,045.17

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