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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.36, 62,111.88 and 24,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.36, 62,111.88 and 24,865.20 is: 34,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.36 : 62,111.88 = 24,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.36/62,111.88 = 24,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.36x = 62,111.88 × 24,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.36x = 1,544,424,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,424,318.58/45,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,313.40

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