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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.46, 62,154.51 and 24,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.46, 62,154.51 and 24,897.14 is: 34,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.46 : 62,154.51 = 24,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.46/62,154.51 = 24,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.46x = 62,154.51 × 24,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.46x = 1,547,469,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,469,537.10/45,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,356.56

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