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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,851, 61,894.38 and 24,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,851, 61,894.38 and 24,979 is: 34,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,851 : 61,894.38 = 24,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,851/61,894.38 = 24,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,851x = 61,894.38 × 24,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,851x = 1,546,059,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,059,718.02/44,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,471.02

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