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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,572, 61,509.36 and 24,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,572, 61,509.36 and 24,700 is: 34,086

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,572 : 61,509.36 = 24,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,572/61,509.36 = 24,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,572x = 61,509.36 × 24,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,572x = 1,519,281,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,281,192/44,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,086

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