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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,013.93, 62,121.53 and 24,870.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,013.93, 62,121.53 and 24,870.65 is: 34,322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,013.93 : 62,121.53 = 24,870.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,013.93/62,121.53 = 24,870.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,013.93x = 62,121.53 × 24,870.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,013.93x = 1,545,002,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,002,581.66/45,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,322.77

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