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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,005.54, 62,107.35 and 24,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,005.54, 62,107.35 and 24,863.72 is: 34,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,005.54 : 62,107.35 = 24,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,005.54/62,107.35 = 24,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,005.54x = 62,107.35 × 24,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,005.54x = 1,544,219,760.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,219,760.34/45,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,311.77

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