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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.62, 62,079.44 and 24,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.62, 62,079.44 and 24,842 is: 34,281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.62 : 62,079.44 = 24,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.62/62,079.44 = 24,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.62x = 62,079.44 × 24,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.62x = 1,542,177,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,177,448.48/44,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,281.56

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