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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,996.18, 62,093.72 and 24,577.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,996.18, 62,093.72 and 24,577.56 is: 33,916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,996.18 : 62,093.72 = 24,577.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,996.18/62,093.72 = 24,577.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,996.18x = 62,093.72 × 24,577.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,996.18x = 1,526,112,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,112,128.92/44,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,916.48

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