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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.57, 62,053.53 and 24,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.57, 62,053.53 and 24,823.48 is: 34,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.57 : 62,053.53 = 24,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.57/62,053.53 = 24,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.57x = 62,053.53 × 24,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.57x = 1,540,384,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,384,126.50/44,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,256.21

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