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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,524, 61,443.12 and 24,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,524, 61,443.12 and 24,652 is: 34,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,524 : 61,443.12 = 24,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,524/61,443.12 = 24,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,524x = 61,443.12 × 24,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,524x = 1,514,695,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,695,794.24/44,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,019.76

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