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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,439.59, 62,708.02 and 24,744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,439.59, 62,708.02 and 24,744.45 is: 34,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,439.59 : 62,708.02 = 24,744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,439.59/62,708.02 = 24,744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,439.59x = 62,708.02 × 24,744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,439.59x = 1,551,675,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,675,465.49/45,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,148.10

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