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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,964.70, 62,051.29 and 24,821.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,964.70, 62,051.29 and 24,821.57 is: 34,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,964.70 : 62,051.29 = 24,821.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,964.70/62,051.29 = 24,821.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,964.70x = 62,051.29 × 24,821.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,964.70x = 1,540,210,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,210,531.40/44,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,253.77

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