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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.61, 62,114.51 and 24,867.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.61, 62,114.51 and 24,867.79 is: 34,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.61 : 62,114.51 = 24,867.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.61/62,114.51 = 24,867.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.61x = 62,114.51 × 24,867.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.61x = 1,544,650,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,650,497.52/45,009.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,318.24

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