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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,108.31, 62,248.59 and 24,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,108.31, 62,248.59 and 24,965.20 is: 34,451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,108.31 : 62,248.59 = 24,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,108.31/62,248.59 = 24,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,108.31x = 62,248.59 × 24,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,108.31x = 1,554,048,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,048,187.83/45,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,451.49

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