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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,606, 61,556.28 and 24,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,606, 61,556.28 and 24,734 is: 34,132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,606 : 61,556.28 = 24,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,606/61,556.28 = 24,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,606x = 61,556.28 × 24,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,606x = 1,522,533,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,533,029.52/44,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,132.92

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