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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,037.89, 62,151.30 and 24,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,037.89, 62,151.30 and 24,894 is: 34,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,037.89 : 62,151.30 = 24,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,037.89/62,151.30 = 24,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,037.89x = 62,151.30 × 24,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,037.89x = 1,547,194,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,194,462.20/45,037.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,353.17

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