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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,131.59, 62,282.56 and 24,714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,131.59, 62,282.56 and 24,714.51 is: 34,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,131.59 : 62,282.56 = 24,714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,131.59/62,282.56 = 24,714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,131.59x = 62,282.56 × 24,714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,131.59x = 1,539,282,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,282,951.95/45,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,106.56

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