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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,117.91, 62,261.96 and 24,974.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,117.91, 62,261.96 and 24,974.36 is: 34,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,117.91 : 62,261.96 = 24,974.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,117.91/62,261.96 = 24,974.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,117.91x = 62,261.96 × 24,974.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,117.91x = 1,554,952,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,952,603.35/45,117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,464.20

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