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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,244.85, 62,438.24 and 24,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,244.85, 62,438.24 and 24,826.78 is: 34,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,244.85 : 62,438.24 = 24,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,244.85/62,438.24 = 24,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,244.85x = 62,438.24 × 24,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,244.85x = 1,550,140,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,140,448.07/45,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,261.15

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