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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.42, 62,053.88 and 24,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.42, 62,053.88 and 24,822.94 is: 34,255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.42 : 62,053.88 = 24,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.42/62,053.88 = 24,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.42x = 62,053.88 × 24,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.42x = 1,540,359,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,359,740.01/44,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,255.78

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