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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.71, 62,087.37 and 24,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.71, 62,087.37 and 24,848.16 is: 34,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.71 : 62,087.37 = 24,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.71/62,087.37 = 24,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.71x = 62,087.37 × 24,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.71x = 1,542,756,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,756,469.06/44,991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,289.80

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