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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,604, 61,553.52 and 24,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,604, 61,553.52 and 24,732 is: 34,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,604 : 61,553.52 = 24,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,604/61,553.52 = 24,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,604x = 61,553.52 × 24,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,604x = 1,522,341,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,341,656.64/44,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,130.16

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