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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,113.06, 62,255.25 and 24,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,113.06, 62,255.25 and 24,969.50 is: 34,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,113.06 : 62,255.25 = 24,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,113.06/62,255.25 = 24,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,113.06x = 62,255.25 × 24,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,113.06x = 1,554,482,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,482,702.37/45,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.48

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