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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,973.73, 62,062.14 and 24,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,973.73, 62,062.14 and 24,830.20 is: 34,264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,973.73 : 62,062.14 = 24,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,973.73/62,062.14 = 24,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,973.73x = 62,062.14 × 24,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,973.73x = 1,541,015,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,015,348.63/44,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,264.79

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