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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.06, 62,141.30 and 24,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.06, 62,141.30 and 24,886.68 is: 34,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.06 : 62,141.30 = 24,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.06/62,141.30 = 24,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.06x = 62,141.30 × 24,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.06x = 1,546,490,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,490,647.88/45,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,341.23

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