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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,617, 61,572.18 and 24,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,617, 61,572.18 and 24,745 is: 34,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,617 : 61,572.18 = 24,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,617/61,572.18 = 24,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,617x = 61,572.18 × 24,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,617x = 1,523,603,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,603,594.10/44,617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,148.50

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