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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,939.58, 62,016.96 and 24,797.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,939.58, 62,016.96 and 24,797.21 is: 34,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,939.58 : 62,016.96 = 24,797.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,939.58/62,016.96 = 24,797.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,939.58x = 62,016.96 × 24,797.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,939.58x = 1,537,847,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,847,580.68/44,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,220.34

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