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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,950.23, 62,035.11 and 24,809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,950.23, 62,035.11 and 24,809.04 is: 34,238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,950.23 : 62,035.11 = 24,809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,950.23/62,035.11 = 24,809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,950.23x = 62,035.11 × 24,809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,950.23x = 1,539,031,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,031,525.39/44,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,238.57

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