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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,989.72, 62,086.14 and 24,846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,989.72, 62,086.14 and 24,846.04 is: 34,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,989.72 : 62,086.14 = 24,846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,989.72/62,086.14 = 24,846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,989.72x = 62,086.14 × 24,846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,989.72x = 1,542,594,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,594,717.89/44,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,287.72

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