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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.26, 62,094.60 and 24,853.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.26, 62,094.60 and 24,853.10 is: 34,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.26 : 62,094.60 = 24,853.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.26/62,094.60 = 24,853.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.26x = 62,094.60 × 24,853.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.26x = 1,543,242,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,242,992.79/44,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,296.38

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