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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.78, 62,154.97 and 24,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.78, 62,154.97 and 24,897.44 is: 34,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.78 : 62,154.97 = 24,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.78/62,154.97 = 24,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.78x = 62,154.97 × 24,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.78x = 1,547,499,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,499,729.42/45,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,356.98

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