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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.66, 62,070.14 and 24,835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.66, 62,070.14 and 24,835.82 is: 34,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.66 : 62,070.14 = 24,835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.66/62,070.14 = 24,835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.66x = 62,070.14 × 24,835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.66x = 1,541,562,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,562,824.41/44,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,273.97

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