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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,392, 61,260.96 and 24,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,392, 61,260.96 and 24,520 is: 33,837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,392 : 61,260.96 = 24,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,392/61,260.96 = 24,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,392x = 61,260.96 × 24,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,392x = 1,502,118,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,118,739.20/44,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,837.60

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