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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.16, 62,451.41 and 24,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.16, 62,451.41 and 24,837.91 is: 34,276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.16 : 62,451.41 = 24,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.16/62,451.41 = 24,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.16x = 62,451.41 × 24,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.16x = 1,551,162,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,162,220.64/45,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,276.68

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