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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,972.93, 62,062.24 and 24,829.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,972.93, 62,062.24 and 24,829.37 is: 34,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,972.93 : 62,062.24 = 24,829.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,972.93/62,062.24 = 24,829.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,972.93x = 62,062.24 × 24,829.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,972.93x = 1,540,966,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,966,575.99/44,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,264.32

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