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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.68, 62,085.45 and 24,846.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.68, 62,085.45 and 24,846.39 is: 34,287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.68 : 62,085.45 = 24,846.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.68/62,085.45 = 24,846.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.68x = 62,085.45 × 24,846.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.68x = 1,542,599,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,599,304.03/44,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,287.85

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