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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.30, 62,111.70 and 24,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.30, 62,111.70 and 24,864.60 is: 34,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.30 : 62,111.70 = 24,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.30/62,111.70 = 24,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.30x = 62,111.70 × 24,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.30x = 1,544,382,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,382,575.82/45,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,312.52

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