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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,985.94, 62,080.86 and 24,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,985.94, 62,080.86 and 24,842.44 is: 34,282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,985.94 : 62,080.86 = 24,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,985.94/62,080.86 = 24,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,985.94x = 62,080.86 × 24,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,985.94x = 1,542,240,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,240,039.70/44,985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,282.71

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