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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,977.88, 62,071.90 and 24,834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,977.88, 62,071.90 and 24,834.69 is: 34,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,977.88 : 62,071.90 = 24,834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,977.88/62,071.90 = 24,834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,977.88x = 62,071.90 × 24,834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,977.88x = 1,541,536,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,536,332.12/44,977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,273.21

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