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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,844, 61,886.64 and 24,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,844, 61,886.64 and 24,972 is: 34,462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,844 : 61,886.64 = 24,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,844/61,886.64 = 24,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,844x = 61,886.64 × 24,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,844x = 1,545,433,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,433,174.08/44,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,462.43

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