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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,059.04, 62,178.96 and 24,914.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,059.04, 62,178.96 and 24,914.71 is: 34,380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,059.04 : 62,178.96 = 24,914.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,059.04/62,178.96 = 24,914.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,059.04x = 62,178.96 × 24,914.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,059.04x = 1,549,170,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,170,756.50/45,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,380.91

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