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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,934.88, 62,010.40 and 24,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,934.88, 62,010.40 and 24,791.44 is: 34,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,934.88 : 62,010.40 = 24,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,934.88/62,010.40 = 24,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,934.88x = 62,010.40 × 24,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,934.88x = 1,537,327,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,327,110.98/44,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,212.33

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