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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,057.92, 62,178.82 and 24,914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,057.92, 62,178.82 and 24,914.29 is: 34,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,057.92 : 62,178.82 = 24,914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,057.92/62,178.82 = 24,914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,057.92x = 62,178.82 × 24,914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,057.92x = 1,549,141,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,141,153.34/45,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,381.11

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