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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,117.79, 62,261.79 and 24,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,117.79, 62,261.79 and 24,974.24 is: 34,464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,117.79 : 62,261.79 = 24,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,117.79/62,261.79 = 24,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,117.79x = 62,261.79 × 24,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,117.79x = 1,554,940,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,940,450.11/45,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,464.02

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