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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,932, 62,005.74 and 24,789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,932, 62,005.74 and 24,789.04 is: 34,208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,932 : 62,005.74 = 24,789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,932/62,005.74 = 24,789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,932x = 62,005.74 × 24,789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,932x = 1,537,062,769.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,062,769.09/44,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,208.64

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