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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.91, 62,087.85 and 24,573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.91, 62,087.85 and 24,573.31 is: 33,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.91 : 62,087.85 = 24,573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.91/62,087.85 = 24,573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.91x = 62,087.85 × 24,573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.91x = 1,525,703,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,703,985.28/44,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,910.63

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