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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.20, 62,091.60 and 24,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.20, 62,091.60 and 24,849.92 is: 34,294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.20 : 62,091.60 = 24,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.20/62,091.60 = 24,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.20x = 62,091.60 × 24,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.20x = 1,542,971,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,971,292.67/44,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,294.96

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