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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,407.21, 62,660.36 and 24,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,407.21, 62,660.36 and 24,987.36 is: 34,481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,407.21 : 62,660.36 = 24,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,407.21/62,660.36 = 24,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,407.21x = 62,660.36 × 24,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,407.21x = 1,565,716,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,716,973.05/45,407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,481.68

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