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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.11, 62,148.90 and 24,617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.11, 62,148.90 and 24,617.76 is: 33,972.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.11 : 62,148.90 = 24,617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.11/62,148.90 = 24,617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.11x = 62,148.90 × 24,617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.11x = 1,529,966,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,966,704.46/45,035.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.75

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