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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,432, 61,316.80 and 24,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,432, 61,316.80 and 24,560 is: 33,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,432 : 61,316.80 = 24,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,432/61,316.80 = 24,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,432x = 61,316.80 × 24,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,432x = 1,505,940,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,940,608/44,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,893.15

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