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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,101.37, 62,238.95 and 24,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,101.37, 62,238.95 and 24,958.24 is: 34,441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,101.37 : 62,238.95 = 24,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,101.37/62,238.95 = 24,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,101.37x = 62,238.95 × 24,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,101.37x = 1,553,374,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,374,340.25/45,101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,441.85

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