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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,109.24, 62,249.89 and 24,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,109.24, 62,249.89 and 24,966.13 is: 34,452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,109.24 : 62,249.89 = 24,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,109.24/62,249.89 = 24,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,109.24x = 62,249.89 × 24,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,109.24x = 1,554,138,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,138,846.23/45,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,452.78

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