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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,962.88, 62,048.40 and 24,819.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,962.88, 62,048.40 and 24,819.75 is: 34,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,962.88 : 62,048.40 = 24,819.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,962.88/62,048.40 = 24,819.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,962.88x = 62,048.40 × 24,819.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,962.88x = 1,540,025,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,025,775.90/44,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,251.05

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