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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,438.59, 62,706.64 and 24,743.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,438.59, 62,706.64 and 24,743.45 is: 34,146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,438.59 : 62,706.64 = 24,743.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,438.59/62,706.64 = 24,743.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,438.59x = 62,706.64 × 24,743.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,438.59x = 1,551,578,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,578,611.51/45,438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,146.72

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