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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,006, 62,111.91 and 24,864.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,006, 62,111.91 and 24,864.63 is: 34,315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,006 : 62,111.91 = 24,864.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,006/62,111.91 = 24,864.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,006x = 62,111.91 × 24,864.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,006x = 1,544,389,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,389,660.74/45,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,315.19

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