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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,815, 61,844.72 and 24,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,815, 61,844.72 and 24,943 is: 34,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,815 : 61,844.72 = 24,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,815/61,844.72 = 24,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,815x = 61,844.72 × 24,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,815x = 1,542,592,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,592,850.96/44,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,421.35

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