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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,373.25, 62,615.48 and 24,955.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,373.25, 62,615.48 and 24,955.71 is: 34,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,373.25 : 62,615.48 = 24,955.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,373.25/62,615.48 = 24,955.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,373.25x = 62,615.48 × 24,955.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,373.25x = 1,562,613,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,613,635.61/45,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,439.10

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