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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.81, 62,054.29 and 24,823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.81, 62,054.29 and 24,823.72 is: 34,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.81 : 62,054.29 = 24,823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.81/62,054.29 = 24,823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.81x = 62,054.29 × 24,823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.81x = 1,540,417,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,417,939.67/44,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,256.78

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