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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.59, 62,181.12 and 24,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.59, 62,181.12 and 24,916.14 is: 34,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.59 : 62,181.12 = 24,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.59/62,181.12 = 24,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.59x = 62,181.12 × 24,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.59x = 1,549,313,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,313,444.56/45,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,382.90

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