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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,112.74, 62,254.72 and 24,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,112.74, 62,254.72 and 24,969.64 is: 34,457.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,112.74 : 62,254.72 = 24,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,112.74/62,254.72 = 24,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,112.74x = 62,254.72 × 24,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,112.74x = 1,554,477,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,477,946.70/45,112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.63

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