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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,820, 61,851.60 and 24,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,820, 61,851.60 and 24,948 is: 34,428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,820 : 61,851.60 = 24,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,820/61,851.60 = 24,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,820x = 61,851.60 × 24,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,820x = 1,543,073,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,073,716.80/44,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,428.24

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