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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,968.28, 62,055.36 and 24,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,968.28, 62,055.36 and 24,825.78 is: 34,259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968.28 : 62,055.36 = 24,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968.28/62,055.36 = 24,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968.28x = 62,055.36 × 24,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968.28x = 1,540,572,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,572,715.18/44,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,259.10

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