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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.83, 62,038.98 and 24,812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.83, 62,038.98 and 24,812.75 is: 34,241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.83 : 62,038.98 = 24,812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.83/62,038.98 = 24,812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.83x = 62,038.98 × 24,812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.83x = 1,539,357,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,357,701.00/44,955.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,241.56

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