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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,438.33, 62,706.29 and 24,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,438.33, 62,706.29 and 24,743.20 is: 34,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,438.33 : 62,706.29 = 24,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,438.33/62,706.29 = 24,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,438.33x = 62,706.29 × 24,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,438.33x = 1,551,554,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,554,274.73/45,438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,146.38

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