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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.24, 62,057.12 and 24,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.24, 62,057.12 and 24,825.12 is: 34,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.24 : 62,057.12 = 24,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.24/62,057.12 = 24,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.24x = 62,057.12 × 24,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.24x = 1,540,575,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,575,450.85/44,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,260.71

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