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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,908, 61,972.21 and 24,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,908, 61,972.21 and 24,766.74 is: 34,177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,908 : 61,972.21 = 24,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,908/61,972.21 = 24,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,908x = 61,972.21 × 24,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,908x = 1,534,849,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,849,612.30/44,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,177.64

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