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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.38, 62,071.21 and 24,834.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.38, 62,071.21 and 24,834.19 is: 34,272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.38 : 62,071.21 = 24,834.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.38/62,071.21 = 24,834.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.38x = 62,071.21 × 24,834.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.38x = 1,541,488,222.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,488,222.67/44,977.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,272.52

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