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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,965.28, 62,051.22 and 24,822.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,965.28, 62,051.22 and 24,822.78 is: 34,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,965.28 : 62,051.22 = 24,822.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,965.28/62,051.22 = 24,822.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,965.28x = 62,051.22 × 24,822.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,965.28x = 1,540,283,782.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,283,782.79/44,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,254.96

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