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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,484, 61,389.84 and 24,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,484, 61,389.84 and 24,612 is: 33,965.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,484 : 61,389.84 = 24,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,484/61,389.84 = 24,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,484x = 61,389.84 × 24,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,484x = 1,510,926,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,926,742.08/44,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,965.62

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