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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,845, 61,888.02 and 24,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,845, 61,888.02 and 24,973 is: 34,463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,845 : 61,888.02 = 24,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,845/61,888.02 = 24,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,845x = 61,888.02 × 24,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,845x = 1,545,529,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,529,523.46/44,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,463.81

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