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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.31, 62,068.78 and 24,834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.31, 62,068.78 and 24,834.23 is: 34,271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.31 : 62,068.78 = 24,834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.31/62,068.78 = 24,834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.31x = 62,068.78 × 24,834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.31x = 1,541,429,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,429,985.91/44,977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,271.28

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