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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,762, 61,771.56 and 24,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,762, 61,771.56 and 24,890 is: 34,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,762 : 61,771.56 = 24,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,762/61,771.56 = 24,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,762x = 61,771.56 × 24,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,762x = 1,537,494,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,494,128.40/44,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,348.20

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