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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,966.82, 62,053.86 and 24,823.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,966.82, 62,053.86 and 24,823.68 is: 34,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,966.82 : 62,053.86 = 24,823.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,966.82/62,053.86 = 24,823.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,966.82x = 62,053.86 × 24,823.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,966.82x = 1,540,405,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,405,163.40/44,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,256.48

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