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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,965.98, 62,051.43 and 24,822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,965.98, 62,051.43 and 24,822.43 is: 34,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,965.98 : 62,051.43 = 24,822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,965.98/62,051.43 = 24,822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,965.98x = 62,051.43 × 24,822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,965.98x = 1,540,267,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,267,232.97/44,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,254.06

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