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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.08, 62,061.12 and 24,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.08, 62,061.12 and 24,829 is: 34,263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.08 : 62,061.12 = 24,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.08/62,061.12 = 24,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.08x = 62,061.12 × 24,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.08x = 1,540,915,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,915,548.48/44,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,263.83

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