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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,655, 61,623.90 and 24,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,655, 61,623.90 and 24,783 is: 34,200.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,655 : 61,623.90 = 24,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,655/61,623.90 = 24,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,655x = 61,623.90 × 24,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,655x = 1,527,225,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,225,113.70/44,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,200.54

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