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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.96, 62,072.04 and 24,838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,979.96, 62,072.04 and 24,838.11 is: 34,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,979.96 : 62,072.04 = 24,838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,979.96/62,072.04 = 24,838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,979.96x = 62,072.04 × 24,838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,979.96x = 1,541,752,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,752,157.44/44,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,276.42

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