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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,619, 61,574.94 and 24,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,619, 61,574.94 and 24,747 is: 34,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,619 : 61,574.94 = 24,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,619/61,574.94 = 24,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,619x = 61,574.94 × 24,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,619x = 1,523,795,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,795,040.18/44,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,151.26

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