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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,907, 61,970.83 and 24,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,907, 61,970.83 and 24,765.74 is: 34,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,907 : 61,970.83 = 24,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,907/61,970.83 = 24,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,907x = 61,970.83 × 24,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,907x = 1,534,753,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,753,463.36/44,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,176.26

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