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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,864, 61,913.60 and 24,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,864, 61,913.60 and 24,993.28 is: 34,491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,864 : 61,913.60 = 24,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,864/61,913.60 = 24,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,864x = 61,913.60 × 24,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,864x = 1,547,423,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,423,940.61/44,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,491.44

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