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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.04, 62,146.76 and 24,890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.04, 62,146.76 and 24,890.24 is: 34,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.04 : 62,146.76 = 24,890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.04/62,146.76 = 24,890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.04x = 62,146.76 × 24,890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.04x = 1,546,847,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,847,460.89/45,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,349.17

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