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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,932.88, 62,007.58 and 24,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,932.88, 62,007.58 and 24,790 is: 34,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,932.88 : 62,007.58 = 24,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,932.88/62,007.58 = 24,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,932.88x = 62,007.58 × 24,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,932.88x = 1,537,167,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,167,908.20/44,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,210.31

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