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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.46, 62,061.71 and 24,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.46, 62,061.71 and 24,830.60 is: 34,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.46 : 62,061.71 = 24,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.46/62,061.71 = 24,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.46x = 62,061.71 × 24,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.46x = 1,541,029,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,029,061.86/44,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.06

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