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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,947.92, 62,027.12 and 24,806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,947.92, 62,027.12 and 24,806.72 is: 34,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,947.92 : 62,027.12 = 24,806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,947.92/62,027.12 = 24,806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,947.92x = 62,027.12 × 24,806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,947.92x = 1,538,689,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,689,398.25/44,947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,232.72

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