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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,064.96, 62,187.95 and 24,920.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,064.96, 62,187.95 and 24,920.26 is: 34,389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,064.96 : 62,187.95 = 24,920.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,064.96/62,187.95 = 24,920.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,064.96x = 62,187.95 × 24,920.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,064.96x = 1,549,739,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,739,789.70/45,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,389.02

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