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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.13, 62,073.62 and 24,835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.13, 62,073.62 and 24,835.94 is: 34,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.13 : 62,073.62 = 24,835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.13/62,073.62 = 24,835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.13x = 62,073.62 × 24,835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.13x = 1,541,656,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,656,701.90/44,979.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,274.93

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