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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,827, 61,865.58 and 24,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,827, 61,865.58 and 24,955 is: 34,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,827 : 61,865.58 = 24,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,827/61,865.58 = 24,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,827x = 61,865.58 × 24,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,827x = 1,543,855,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,855,548.90/44,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,440.30

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