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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,865, 61,914.98 and 24,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,865, 61,914.98 and 24,994.28 is: 34,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,865 : 61,914.98 = 24,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,865/61,914.98 = 24,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,865x = 61,914.98 × 24,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,865x = 1,547,520,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,520,346.31/44,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,492.82

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