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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.24, 62,052.72 and 24,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.24, 62,052.72 and 24,823.84 is: 34,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.24 : 62,052.72 = 24,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.24/62,052.72 = 24,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.24x = 62,052.72 × 24,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.24x = 1,540,386,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,386,792.84/44,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,256.52

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