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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,549, 61,477.80 and 24,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,549, 61,477.80 and 24,677 is: 34,054.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,549 : 61,477.80 = 24,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,549/61,477.80 = 24,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,549x = 61,477.80 × 24,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,549x = 1,517,087,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,087,670.60/44,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,054.36

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