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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,626, 61,586.76 and 24,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,626, 61,586.76 and 24,754 is: 34,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,626 : 61,586.76 = 24,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,626/61,586.76 = 24,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,626x = 61,586.76 × 24,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,626x = 1,524,518,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,518,657.04/44,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,162.12

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