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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,620, 61,575.60 and 24,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,620, 61,575.60 and 24,748 is: 34,152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,620 : 61,575.60 = 24,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,620/61,575.60 = 24,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,620x = 61,575.60 × 24,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,620x = 1,523,872,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,872,948.80/44,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,152.24

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