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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.01, 62,145.75 and 24,615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.01, 62,145.75 and 24,615.49 is: 33,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.01 : 62,145.75 = 24,615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.01/62,145.75 = 24,615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.01x = 62,145.75 × 24,615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.01x = 1,529,748,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,748,257.66/45,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,969.49

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