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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983.91, 62,078.60 and 24,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983.91, 62,078.60 and 24,839.62 is: 34,279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983.91 : 62,078.60 = 24,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983.91/62,078.60 = 24,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983.91x = 62,078.60 × 24,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983.91x = 1,542,008,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,008,834.13/44,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,279.12

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