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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.14, 62,595.96 and 24,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.14, 62,595.96 and 24,941.56 is: 34,419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.14 : 62,595.96 = 24,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.14/62,595.96 = 24,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.14x = 62,595.96 × 24,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.14x = 1,561,240,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,240,892.10/45,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.54

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