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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,961.38, 62,050.14 and 24,822.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,961.38, 62,050.14 and 24,822.14 is: 34,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,961.38 : 62,050.14 = 24,822.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,961.38/62,050.14 = 24,822.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,961.38x = 62,050.14 × 24,822.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,961.38x = 1,540,217,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,217,137.99/44,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,256.45

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