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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,912, 61,977.73 and 24,770.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,912, 61,977.73 and 24,770.74 is: 34,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,912 : 61,977.73 = 24,770.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,912/61,977.73 = 24,770.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,912x = 61,977.73 × 24,770.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,912x = 1,535,234,235.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,234,235.62/44,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,183.16

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