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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,022.41, 62,131.35 and 24,878.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,022.41, 62,131.35 and 24,878.31 is: 34,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,022.41 : 62,131.35 = 24,878.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,022.41/62,131.35 = 24,878.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,022.41x = 62,131.35 × 24,878.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,022.41x = 1,545,722,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,722,986.02/45,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,332.30

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