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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,559, 61,491.42 and 24,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,559, 61,491.42 and 24,687 is: 34,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,559 : 61,491.42 = 24,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,559/61,491.42 = 24,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,559x = 61,491.42 × 24,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,559x = 1,518,038,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,038,685.54/44,559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,068.06

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