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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.16, 62,069.45 and 24,835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.16, 62,069.45 and 24,835.32 is: 34,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.16 : 62,069.45 = 24,835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.16/62,069.45 = 24,835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.16x = 62,069.45 × 24,835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.16x = 1,541,514,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,514,652.97/44,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,273.28

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