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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,968.78, 62,056.05 and 24,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,968.78, 62,056.05 and 24,826.28 is: 34,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,968.78 : 62,056.05 = 24,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,968.78/62,056.05 = 24,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,968.78x = 62,056.05 × 24,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,968.78x = 1,540,620,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,620,872.99/44,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,259.79

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