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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.61, 62,072.16 and 24,561.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.61, 62,072.16 and 24,561.81 is: 33,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.61 : 62,072.16 = 24,561.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.61/62,072.16 = 24,561.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.61x = 62,072.16 × 24,561.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.61x = 1,524,604,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,604,477.40/44,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,895.46

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