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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,974.51, 62,067.25 and 24,831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,974.51, 62,067.25 and 24,831.33 is: 34,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,974.51 : 62,067.25 = 24,831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,974.51/62,067.25 = 24,831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,974.51x = 62,067.25 × 24,831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,974.51x = 1,541,212,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,212,165.23/44,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,268.57

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