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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,008.59, 62,111.66 and 24,865.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,008.59, 62,111.66 and 24,865.47 is: 34,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,008.59 : 62,111.66 = 24,865.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,008.59/62,111.66 = 24,865.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,008.59x = 62,111.66 × 24,865.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,008.59x = 1,544,435,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,435,618.38/45,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,314.24

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