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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.66, 62,136.51 and 24,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.66, 62,136.51 and 24,884.69 is: 34,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.66 : 62,136.51 = 24,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.66/62,136.51 = 24,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.66x = 62,136.51 × 24,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.66x = 1,546,247,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,247,478.35/45,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,340.71

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