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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,607, 61,557.66 and 24,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,607, 61,557.66 and 24,735 is: 34,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,607 : 61,557.66 = 24,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,607/61,557.66 = 24,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,607x = 61,557.66 × 24,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,607x = 1,522,628,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,628,720.10/44,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,134.30

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