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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.58, 62,078.91 and 24,568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.58, 62,078.91 and 24,568.19 is: 33,903.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.58 : 62,078.91 = 24,568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.58/62,078.91 = 24,568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.58x = 62,078.91 × 24,568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.58x = 1,525,166,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,166,611.07/44,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,903.46

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