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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,971.98, 62,059.70 and 24,828.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,971.98, 62,059.70 and 24,828.44 is: 34,262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,971.98 : 62,059.70 = 24,828.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,971.98/62,059.70 = 24,828.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,971.98x = 62,059.70 × 24,828.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,971.98x = 1,540,845,103.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,845,103.43/44,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,262.34

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