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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,512, 61,426.56 and 24,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,512, 61,426.56 and 24,640 is: 34,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512 : 61,426.56 = 24,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512/61,426.56 = 24,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512x = 61,426.56 × 24,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512x = 1,513,550,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,550,438.40/44,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,003.20

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