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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,014.79, 62,121.06 and 24,872.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,014.79, 62,121.06 and 24,872.13 is: 34,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,014.79 : 62,121.06 = 24,872.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,014.79/62,121.06 = 24,872.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,014.79x = 62,121.06 × 24,872.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,014.79x = 1,545,083,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,083,080.06/45,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,323.90

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