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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,975.73, 62,066.23 and 24,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,975.73, 62,066.23 and 24,832.44 is: 34,268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,975.73 : 62,066.23 = 24,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,975.73/62,066.23 = 24,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,975.73x = 62,066.23 × 24,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,975.73x = 1,541,255,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,255,932.50/44,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,268.61

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