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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,964.59, 62,050.86 and 24,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,964.59, 62,050.86 and 24,822.72 is: 34,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,964.59 : 62,050.86 = 24,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,964.59/62,050.86 = 24,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,964.59x = 62,050.86 × 24,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,964.59x = 1,540,271,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,271,123.54/44,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,255.21

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