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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,623, 61,580.46 and 24,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,623, 61,580.46 and 24,751 is: 34,156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,623 : 61,580.46 = 24,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,623/61,580.46 = 24,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,623x = 61,580.46 × 24,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,623x = 1,524,177,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,177,965.46/44,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,156.78

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