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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.78, 62,111.34 and 24,866.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.78, 62,111.34 and 24,866.83 is: 34,315.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.78 : 62,111.34 = 24,866.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.78/62,111.34 = 24,866.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.78x = 62,111.34 × 24,866.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.78x = 1,544,512,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,512,210.49/45,009.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,315.04

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