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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,011.36, 62,114.64 and 24,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,011.36, 62,114.64 and 24,867.20 is: 34,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,011.36 : 62,114.64 = 24,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,011.36/62,114.64 = 24,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,011.36x = 62,114.64 × 24,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,011.36x = 1,544,617,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,617,175.81/45,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,316.16

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