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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.79, 62,181.39 and 24,916.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.79, 62,181.39 and 24,916.45 is: 34,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.79 : 62,181.39 = 24,916.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.79/62,181.39 = 24,916.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.79x = 62,181.39 × 24,916.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.79x = 1,549,339,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,339,494.87/45,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,383.32

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