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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,910, 61,974.97 and 24,768.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,910, 61,974.97 and 24,768.74 is: 34,180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,910 : 61,974.97 = 24,768.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,910/61,974.97 = 24,768.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,910x = 61,974.97 × 24,768.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,910x = 1,535,041,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,041,918.44/44,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,180.40

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