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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,118.61, 62,264.56 and 24,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,118.61, 62,264.56 and 24,974.92 is: 34,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,118.61 : 62,264.56 = 24,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,118.61/62,264.56 = 24,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,118.61x = 62,264.56 × 24,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,118.61x = 1,555,052,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,052,404.84/45,118.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.88

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