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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,006.82, 62,107.12 and 24,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,006.82, 62,107.12 and 24,859.80 is: 34,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,006.82 : 62,107.12 = 24,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,006.82/62,107.12 = 24,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,006.82x = 62,107.12 × 24,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,006.82x = 1,543,970,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,970,581.78/45,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,305.26

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