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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,618, 61,572.84 and 24,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,618, 61,572.84 and 24,746 is: 34,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,618 : 61,572.84 = 24,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,618/61,572.84 = 24,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,618x = 61,572.84 × 24,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,618x = 1,523,681,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,681,498.64/44,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,149.48

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