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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,057.87, 62,177.34 and 24,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,057.87, 62,177.34 and 24,913.54 is: 34,379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,057.87 : 62,177.34 = 24,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,057.87/62,177.34 = 24,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,057.87x = 62,177.34 × 24,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,057.87x = 1,549,057,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,057,647.18/45,057.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,379.29

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