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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,131.09, 62,281.87 and 24,714.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,131.09, 62,281.87 and 24,714.01 is: 34,105.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,131.09 : 62,281.87 = 24,714.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,131.09/62,281.87 = 24,714.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,131.09x = 62,281.87 × 24,714.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,131.09x = 1,539,234,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,234,791.44/45,131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,105.87

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