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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.98, 62,137.42 and 24,609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.98, 62,137.42 and 24,609.45 is: 33,961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.98 : 62,137.42 = 24,609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.98/62,137.42 = 24,609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.98x = 62,137.42 × 24,609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.98x = 1,529,167,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,167,715.24/45,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,961.15

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