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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.98, 62,189.34 and 24,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.98, 62,189.34 and 24,921.24 is: 34,391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.98 : 62,189.34 = 24,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.98/62,189.34 = 24,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.98x = 62,189.34 × 24,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.98x = 1,549,835,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,835,467.58/45,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,391.89

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