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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,987.62, 62,082.20 and 24,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,987.62, 62,082.20 and 24,844 is: 34,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,987.62 : 62,082.20 = 24,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,987.62/62,082.20 = 24,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,987.62x = 62,082.20 × 24,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,987.62x = 1,542,370,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,370,176.80/44,987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,284.32

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