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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,209.54, 62,387.34 and 24,791.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,209.54, 62,387.34 and 24,791.18 is: 34,210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,209.54 : 62,387.34 = 24,791.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,209.54/62,387.34 = 24,791.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,209.54x = 62,387.34 × 24,791.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,209.54x = 1,546,655,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,655,775.66/45,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,210.83

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