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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.74, 62,062.50 and 24,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.74, 62,062.50 and 24,830.20 is: 34,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.74 : 62,062.50 = 24,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.74/62,062.50 = 24,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.74x = 62,062.50 × 24,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.74x = 1,541,024,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,024,287.50/44,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.74

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