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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,086.63, 60,822.38 and 24,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,086.63, 60,822.38 and 24,962 is: 34,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,086.63 : 60,822.38 = 24,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,086.63/60,822.38 = 24,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,086.63x = 60,822.38 × 24,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,086.63x = 1,518,248,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,248,249.56/44,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,437.84

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