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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,625, 61,585.38 and 24,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,625, 61,585.38 and 24,753 is: 34,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,625 : 61,585.38 = 24,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,625/61,585.38 = 24,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,625x = 61,585.38 × 24,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,625x = 1,524,422,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,422,911.14/44,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,160.74

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