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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,853, 61,897.14 and 24,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,853, 61,897.14 and 24,981 is: 34,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,853 : 61,897.14 = 24,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,853/61,897.14 = 24,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,853x = 61,897.14 × 24,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,853x = 1,546,252,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,252,454.34/44,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,473.78

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