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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,954.83, 62,037.60 and 24,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,954.83, 62,037.60 and 24,811.75 is: 34,240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,954.83 : 62,037.60 = 24,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,954.83/62,037.60 = 24,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,954.83x = 62,037.60 × 24,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,954.83x = 1,539,261,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,261,111.61/44,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,240.18

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