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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,909, 61,973.59 and 24,767.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,909, 61,973.59 and 24,767.74 is: 34,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,909 : 61,973.59 = 24,767.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,909/61,973.59 = 24,767.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,909x = 61,973.59 × 24,767.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,909x = 1,534,945,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,945,763.99/44,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,179.02

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