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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,848, 61,890.24 and 24,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,848, 61,890.24 and 24,976 is: 34,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,848 : 61,890.24 = 24,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,848/61,890.24 = 24,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,848x = 61,890.24 × 24,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,848x = 1,545,770,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,770,634.24/44,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.88

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