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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.98, 62,115.03 and 24,868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.98, 62,115.03 and 24,868.16 is: 34,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.98 : 62,115.03 = 24,868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.98/62,115.03 = 24,868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.98x = 62,115.03 × 24,868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.98x = 1,544,686,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,686,659.73/45,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,318.76

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