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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.33, 62,079.39 and 24,843.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.33, 62,079.39 and 24,843.57 is: 34,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.33 : 62,079.39 = 24,843.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.33/62,079.39 = 24,843.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.33x = 62,079.39 × 24,843.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.33x = 1,542,273,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,273,671.02/44,985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.92

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