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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.61, 62,363.09 and 24,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.61, 62,363.09 and 24,773.24 is: 34,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.61 : 62,363.09 = 24,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.61/62,363.09 = 24,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.61x = 62,363.09 × 24,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.61x = 1,544,936,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,936,013.55/45,191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,186.35

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