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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,871, 61,922.22 and 24,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,871, 61,922.22 and 24,999 is: 34,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,871 : 61,922.22 = 24,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,871/61,922.22 = 24,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,871x = 61,922.22 × 24,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,871x = 1,547,993,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,993,577.78/44,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,498.75

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