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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,958.81, 62,044.20 and 24,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,958.81, 62,044.20 and 24,816 is: 34,246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,958.81 : 62,044.20 = 24,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,958.81/62,044.20 = 24,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,958.81x = 62,044.20 × 24,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,958.81x = 1,539,688,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,688,867.20/44,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,246.66

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