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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,005.76, 62,111.58 and 24,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,005.76, 62,111.58 and 24,864.40 is: 34,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,005.76 : 62,111.58 = 24,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,005.76/62,111.58 = 24,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,005.76x = 62,111.58 × 24,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,005.76x = 1,544,367,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,367,014.47/45,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,314.87

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