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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.84, 62,064 and 31,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.84, 62,064 and 31,592 is: 43,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.84 : 62,064 = 31,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.84/62,064 = 31,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.84x = 62,064 × 31,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.84x = 1,960,725,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,725,888/44,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,591.22

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