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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,978.14, 62,072.25 and 24,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,978.14, 62,072.25 and 24,834.94 is: 34,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,978.14 : 62,072.25 = 24,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,978.14/62,072.25 = 24,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,978.14x = 62,072.25 × 24,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,978.14x = 1,541,560,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,560,604.42/44,978.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,273.55

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