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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.65, 62,087.99 and 24,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.65, 62,087.99 and 24,848.15 is: 34,290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.65 : 62,087.99 = 24,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.65/62,087.99 = 24,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.65x = 62,087.99 × 24,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.65x = 1,542,771,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,771,254.04/44,991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,290.17

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