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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058.61, 62,178.38 and 24,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058.61, 62,178.38 and 24,914.28 is: 34,380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058.61 : 62,178.38 = 24,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058.61/62,178.38 = 24,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058.61x = 62,178.38 × 24,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058.61x = 1,549,129,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,129,771.29/45,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,380.33

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