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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.53, 62,072.73 and 24,837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.53, 62,072.73 and 24,837.69 is: 34,276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.53 : 62,072.73 = 24,837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.53/62,072.73 = 24,837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.53x = 62,072.73 × 24,837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.53x = 1,541,743,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,743,225.19/44,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,276.55

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