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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,962.38, 62,051.52 and 24,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,962.38, 62,051.52 and 24,823.14 is: 34,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,962.38 : 62,051.52 = 24,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,962.38/62,051.52 = 24,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,962.38x = 62,051.52 × 24,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,962.38x = 1,540,313,568.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,313,568.17/44,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,257.83

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