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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,565, 61,499.70 and 24,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,565, 61,499.70 and 24,693 is: 34,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,565 : 61,499.70 = 24,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,565/61,499.70 = 24,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,565x = 61,499.70 × 24,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,565x = 1,518,612,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,612,092.10/44,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,076.34

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