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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,837, 61,879.38 and 24,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,837, 61,879.38 and 24,965 is: 34,454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,837 : 61,879.38 = 24,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,837/61,879.38 = 24,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,837x = 61,879.38 × 24,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,837x = 1,544,818,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,818,721.70/44,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,454.11

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