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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,014.82, 62,115.05 and 24,870.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,014.82, 62,115.05 and 24,870.46 is: 34,318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,014.82 : 62,115.05 = 24,870.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,014.82/62,115.05 = 24,870.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,014.82x = 62,115.05 × 24,870.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,014.82x = 1,544,829,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,829,866.42/45,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,318.25

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