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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,934.75, 62,008.92 and 24,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,934.75, 62,008.92 and 24,791.62 is: 34,211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,934.75 : 62,008.92 = 24,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,934.75/62,008.92 = 24,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,934.75x = 62,008.92 × 24,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,934.75x = 1,537,301,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,301,581.25/44,934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,211.86

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