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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,939.61, 62,017 and 24,797.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,939.61, 62,017 and 24,797.24 is: 34,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,939.61 : 62,017 = 24,797.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,939.61/62,017 = 24,797.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,939.61x = 62,017 × 24,797.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,939.61x = 1,537,850,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,850,433.08/44,939.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,220.38

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