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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.23, 67,462.57 and 24,722.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.23, 67,462.57 and 24,722.35 is: 37,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.23 : 67,462.57 = 24,722.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.23/67,462.57 = 24,722.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.23x = 67,462.57 × 24,722.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.23x = 1,667,833,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,833,129.69/44,979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,080.07

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