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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.41, 62,069.80 and 24,835.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.41, 62,069.80 and 24,835.57 is: 34,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.41 : 62,069.80 = 24,835.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.41/62,069.80 = 24,835.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.41x = 62,069.80 × 24,835.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.41x = 1,541,538,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,538,862.79/44,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,273.62

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