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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,976.52, 62,065.91 and 24,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,976.52, 62,065.91 and 24,832.96 is: 34,268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,976.52 : 62,065.91 = 24,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,976.52/62,065.91 = 24,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,976.52x = 62,065.91 × 24,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,976.52x = 1,541,280,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,280,260.39/44,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,268.55

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