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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.68, 62,085.04 and 24,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.68, 62,085.04 and 24,846.60 is: 34,287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.68 : 62,085.04 = 24,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.68/62,085.04 = 24,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.68x = 62,085.04 × 24,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.68x = 1,542,602,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,602,154.86/44,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,287.91

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