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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,975.81, 62,066.71 and 24,832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,975.81, 62,066.71 and 24,832.73 is: 34,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,975.81 : 62,066.71 = 24,832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,975.81/62,066.71 = 24,832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,975.81x = 62,066.71 × 24,832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,975.81x = 1,541,285,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,285,548.82/44,975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,269.21

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