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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.06, 62,054.74 and 24,823.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.06, 62,054.74 and 24,823.69 is: 34,257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.06 : 62,054.74 = 24,823.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.06/62,054.74 = 24,823.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.06x = 62,054.74 × 24,823.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.06x = 1,540,427,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,427,628.79/44,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,257.56

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