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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,999.61, 62,099.67 and 24,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,999.61, 62,099.67 and 24,581.96 is: 33,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,999.61 : 62,099.67 = 24,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,999.61/62,099.67 = 24,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,999.61x = 62,099.67 × 24,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,999.61x = 1,526,531,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,531,170.55/44,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,923.21

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