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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,056.91, 62,178.86 and 24,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,056.91, 62,178.86 and 24,639.08 is: 34,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,056.91 : 62,178.86 = 24,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,056.91/62,178.86 = 24,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,056.91x = 62,178.86 × 24,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,056.91x = 1,532,029,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,029,471.76/45,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,002.10

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