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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.61, 62,183.97 and 24,642.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.61, 62,183.97 and 24,642.77 is: 34,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.61 : 62,183.97 = 24,642.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.61/62,183.97 = 24,642.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.61x = 62,183.97 × 24,642.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.61x = 1,532,385,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,385,270.40/45,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,007.20

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