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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,246, 61,059.52 and 24,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,246, 61,059.52 and 24,374 is: 33,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,246 : 61,059.52 = 24,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,246/61,059.52 = 24,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,246x = 61,059.52 × 24,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,246x = 1,488,264,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,264,740.48/44,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,636.14

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