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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,112.68, 62,254.98 and 24,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,112.68, 62,254.98 and 24,969.60 is: 34,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,112.68 : 62,254.98 = 24,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,112.68/62,254.98 = 24,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,112.68x = 62,254.98 × 24,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,112.68x = 1,554,481,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,481,948.61/45,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.76

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