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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,006.23, 62,108.88 and 24,587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,006.23, 62,108.88 and 24,587.75 is: 33,931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,006.23 : 62,108.88 = 24,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,006.23/62,108.88 = 24,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,006.23x = 62,108.88 × 24,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,006.23x = 1,527,117,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,117,677.29/45,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,931.25

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