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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,962.88, 62,052.21 and 24,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,962.88, 62,052.21 and 24,823.64 is: 34,258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,962.88 : 62,052.21 = 24,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,962.88/62,052.21 = 24,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,962.88x = 62,052.21 × 24,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,962.88x = 1,540,361,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,361,722.24/44,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,258.52

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