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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,973.20, 62,066.76 and 24,831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,973.20, 62,066.76 and 24,831.92 is: 34,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,973.20 : 62,066.76 = 24,831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,973.20/62,066.76 = 24,831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,973.20x = 62,066.76 × 24,831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,973.20x = 1,541,236,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,236,818.98/44,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,270.12

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