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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.17, 62,145.77 and 24,890.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.17, 62,145.77 and 24,890.05 is: 34,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.17 : 62,145.77 = 24,890.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.17/62,145.77 = 24,890.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.17x = 62,145.77 × 24,890.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.17x = 1,546,811,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,811,275.82/45,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,348.27

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