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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,523, 61,441.74 and 24,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,523, 61,441.74 and 24,651 is: 34,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,523 : 61,441.74 = 24,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,523/61,441.74 = 24,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,523x = 61,441.74 × 24,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,523x = 1,514,600,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,600,332.74/44,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,018.38

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