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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,243.85, 62,436.86 and 24,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,243.85, 62,436.86 and 24,825.78 is: 34,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,243.85 : 62,436.86 = 24,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,243.85/62,436.86 = 24,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,243.85x = 62,436.86 × 24,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,243.85x = 1,550,043,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,043,750.25/45,243.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,259.77

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