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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,628, 61,586.64 and 24,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,628, 61,586.64 and 24,756 is: 34,163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,628 : 61,586.64 = 24,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,628/61,586.64 = 24,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,628x = 61,586.64 × 24,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,628x = 1,524,638,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,638,859.84/44,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,163.28

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