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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.64, 62,621.91 and 24,960.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.64, 62,621.91 and 24,960.57 is: 34,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.64 : 62,621.91 = 24,960.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.64/62,621.91 = 24,960.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.64x = 62,621.91 × 24,960.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.64x = 1,563,078,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,078,568.09/45,377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,446.01

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