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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,530, 61,451.40 and 24,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,530, 61,451.40 and 24,658 is: 34,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,530 : 61,451.40 = 24,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,530/61,451.40 = 24,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,530x = 61,451.40 × 24,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,530x = 1,515,268,621.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,268,621.20/44,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,028.04

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