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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.73, 62,072.99 and 24,837.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.73, 62,072.99 and 24,837.89 is: 34,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.73 : 62,072.99 = 24,837.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.73/62,072.99 = 24,837.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.73x = 62,072.99 × 24,837.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.73x = 1,541,762,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,762,314.87/44,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,276.83

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