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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.31, 62,063.87 and 24,832.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.31, 62,063.87 and 24,832.05 is: 34,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.31 : 62,063.87 = 24,832.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.31/62,063.87 = 24,832.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.31x = 62,063.87 × 24,832.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.31x = 1,541,172,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,172,998.87/44,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,269.38

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