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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.92, 62,149.74 and 24,618.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.92, 62,149.74 and 24,618.17 is: 33,972.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.92 : 62,149.74 = 24,618.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.92/62,149.74 = 24,618.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.92x = 62,149.74 × 24,618.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.92x = 1,530,012,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,012,864.78/45,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,972.41

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