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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.24, 62,088.38 and 24,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.24, 62,088.38 and 24,848.64 is: 34,291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.24 : 62,088.38 = 24,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.24/62,088.38 = 24,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.24x = 62,088.38 × 24,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.24x = 1,542,811,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,811,492.36/44,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,291.38

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