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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,502, 61,415.64 and 24,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,502, 61,415.64 and 24,630 is: 33,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,502 : 61,415.64 = 24,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,502/61,415.64 = 24,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,502x = 61,415.64 × 24,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,502x = 1,512,667,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,667,213.20/44,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,990.99

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