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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,006.93, 62,113.20 and 24,865.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,006.93, 62,113.20 and 24,865.58 is: 34,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,006.93 : 62,113.20 = 24,865.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,006.93/62,113.20 = 24,865.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,006.93x = 62,113.20 × 24,865.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,006.93x = 1,544,480,433.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,480,433.09/45,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,316.50

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