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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.81, 62,040.06 and 24,813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.81, 62,040.06 and 24,813 is: 34,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.81 : 62,040.06 = 24,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.81/62,040.06 = 24,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.81x = 62,040.06 × 24,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.81x = 1,539,400,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,400,008.78/44,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,242.52

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