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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,631, 61,590.78 and 24,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,631, 61,590.78 and 24,759 is: 34,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,631 : 61,590.78 = 24,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,631/61,590.78 = 24,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,631x = 61,590.78 × 24,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,631x = 1,524,926,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,926,122.02/44,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,167.42

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