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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.49, 62,088.73 and 24,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.49, 62,088.73 and 24,848.88 is: 34,291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.49 : 62,088.73 = 24,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.49/62,088.73 = 24,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.49x = 62,088.73 × 24,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.49x = 1,542,835,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,835,432.10/44,991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,291.72

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