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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,478, 61,381.56 and 24,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,478, 61,381.56 and 24,606 is: 33,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,478 : 61,381.56 = 24,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,478/61,381.56 = 24,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,478x = 61,381.56 × 24,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,478x = 1,510,354,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,354,665.36/44,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,957.34

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