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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,014.72, 62,119.94 and 24,871.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,014.72, 62,119.94 and 24,871.54 is: 34,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,014.72 : 62,119.94 = 24,871.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,014.72/62,119.94 = 24,871.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,014.72x = 62,119.94 × 24,871.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,014.72x = 1,545,018,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,018,572.51/45,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,322.52

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