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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,960.81, 62,046.96 and 24,818

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,960.81, 62,046.96 and 24,818 is: 34,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,960.81 : 62,046.96 = 24,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,960.81/62,046.96 = 24,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,960.81x = 62,046.96 × 24,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,960.81x = 1,539,881,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,881,453.28/44,960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,249.42

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