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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.70, 62,186.73 and 24,920.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.70, 62,186.73 and 24,920.02 is: 34,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.70 : 62,186.73 = 24,920.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.70/62,186.73 = 24,920.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.70x = 62,186.73 × 24,920.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.70x = 1,549,694,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,694,555.33/45,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,388.98

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