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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.23, 62,062.83 and 24,830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.23, 62,062.83 and 24,830.70 is: 34,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.23 : 62,062.83 = 24,830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.23/62,062.83 = 24,830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.23x = 62,062.83 × 24,830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.23x = 1,541,063,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,063,512.88/44,974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.48

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