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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.21, 62,071.01 and 24,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.21, 62,071.01 and 24,837.36 is: 34,275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.21 : 62,071.01 = 24,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.21/62,071.01 = 24,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.21x = 62,071.01 × 24,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.21x = 1,541,679,896.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,679,896.75/44,979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,275.39

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