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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,113.99, 62,255.36 and 24,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,113.99, 62,255.36 and 24,969.68 is: 34,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,113.99 : 62,255.36 = 24,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,113.99/62,255.36 = 24,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,113.99x = 62,255.36 × 24,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,113.99x = 1,554,495,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,495,981.36/45,113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.08

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