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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,934.24, 62,008.84 and 24,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,934.24, 62,008.84 and 24,791.30 is: 34,211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,934.24 : 62,008.84 = 24,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,934.24/62,008.84 = 24,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,934.24x = 62,008.84 × 24,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,934.24x = 1,537,279,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,279,755.09/44,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,211.77

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