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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,015.31, 62,119.46 and 24,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,015.31, 62,119.46 and 24,871.76 is: 34,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,015.31 : 62,119.46 = 24,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,015.31/62,119.46 = 24,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,015.31x = 62,119.46 × 24,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,015.31x = 1,545,020,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,020,440.28/45,015.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,322.11

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