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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,584, 61,525.92 and 24,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,584, 61,525.92 and 24,712 is: 34,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,584 : 61,525.92 = 24,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,584/61,525.92 = 24,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,584x = 61,525.92 × 24,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,584x = 1,520,428,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,428,535.04/44,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,102.56

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