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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,535, 61,462.62 and 24,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,535, 61,462.62 and 24,663 is: 34,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,535 : 61,462.62 = 24,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,535/61,462.62 = 24,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,535x = 61,462.62 × 24,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,535x = 1,515,852,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,852,597.06/44,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,037.33

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