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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.68, 62,071.11 and 24,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.68, 62,071.11 and 24,837.30 is: 34,276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.68 : 62,071.11 = 24,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.68/62,071.11 = 24,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.68x = 62,071.11 × 24,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.68x = 1,541,678,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,678,780.40/44,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,276.53

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