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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.54, 62,038.53 and 24,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.54, 62,038.53 and 24,812.46 is: 34,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.54 : 62,038.53 = 24,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.54/62,038.53 = 24,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.54x = 62,038.53 × 24,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.54x = 1,539,328,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,328,544.08/44,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,241.13

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