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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,982.61, 62,075.67 and 24,839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,982.61, 62,075.67 and 24,839.49 is: 34,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,982.61 : 62,075.67 = 24,839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,982.61/62,075.67 = 24,839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,982.61x = 62,075.67 × 24,839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,982.61x = 1,541,927,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,927,984.21/44,982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,278.31

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