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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.77, 62,038.33 and 24,813.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.77, 62,038.33 and 24,813.02 is: 34,241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.77 : 62,038.33 = 24,813.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.77/62,038.33 = 24,813.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.77x = 62,038.33 × 24,813.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.77x = 1,539,358,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,358,416.12/44,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,241.62

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