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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,999.39, 62,102.99 and 24,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,999.39, 62,102.99 and 24,858.47 is: 34,306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,999.39 : 62,102.99 = 24,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,999.39/62,102.99 = 24,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,999.39x = 62,102.99 × 24,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,999.39x = 1,543,785,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,785,313.83/44,999.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,306.81

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