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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,439.34, 62,707.68 and 24,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,439.34, 62,707.68 and 24,744.20 is: 34,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,439.34 : 62,707.68 = 24,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,439.34/62,707.68 = 24,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,439.34x = 62,707.68 × 24,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,439.34x = 1,551,651,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,651,375.46/45,439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,147.75

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