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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,975.73, 62,064.90 and 24,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,975.73, 62,064.90 and 24,832.20 is: 34,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,975.73 : 62,064.90 = 24,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,975.73/62,064.90 = 24,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,975.73x = 62,064.90 × 24,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,975.73x = 1,541,208,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,208,009.78/44,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,267.55

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