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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,976, 62,067.78 and 24,832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,976, 62,067.78 and 24,832.92 is: 34,269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,976 : 62,067.78 = 24,832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,976/62,067.78 = 24,832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,976x = 62,067.78 × 24,832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,976x = 1,541,324,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,324,215.32/44,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,269.93

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