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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,476, 61,378.80 and 24,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,476, 61,378.80 and 24,604 is: 33,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,476 : 61,378.80 = 24,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,476/61,378.80 = 24,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,476x = 61,378.80 × 24,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,476x = 1,510,163,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,163,995.20/44,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,954.58

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