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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,973.01, 62,061.09 and 24,829.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,973.01, 62,061.09 and 24,829.45 is: 34,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,973.01 : 62,061.09 = 24,829.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,973.01/62,061.09 = 24,829.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,973.01x = 62,061.09 × 24,829.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,973.01x = 1,540,942,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,942,731.10/44,973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,263.72

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