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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,057.44, 62,179.68 and 24,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,057.44, 62,179.68 and 24,913.28 is: 34,380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,057.44 : 62,179.68 = 24,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,057.44/62,179.68 = 24,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,057.44x = 62,179.68 × 24,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,057.44x = 1,549,099,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,099,778.15/45,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,380.55

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