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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,114.78, 62,257.44 and 24,970.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,114.78, 62,257.44 and 24,970.50 is: 34,458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,114.78 : 62,257.44 = 24,970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,114.78/62,257.44 = 24,970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,114.78x = 62,257.44 × 24,970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,114.78x = 1,554,599,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,599,405.52/45,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,458.76

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