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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,131.59, 62,281.66 and 24,713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,131.59, 62,281.66 and 24,713.56 is: 34,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,131.59 : 62,281.66 = 24,713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,131.59/62,281.66 = 24,713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,131.59x = 62,281.66 × 24,713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,131.59x = 1,539,201,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,201,253.38/45,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,104.74

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