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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,999.30, 62,097.90 and 24,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,999.30, 62,097.90 and 24,854.60 is: 34,298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,999.30 : 62,097.90 = 24,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,999.30/62,097.90 = 24,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,999.30x = 62,097.90 × 24,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,999.30x = 1,543,418,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,418,465.34/44,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,298.72

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