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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,039.09, 62,153.96 and 24,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,039.09, 62,153.96 and 24,621.24 is: 33,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,039.09 : 62,153.96 = 24,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,039.09/62,153.96 = 24,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,039.09x = 62,153.96 × 24,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,039.09x = 1,530,307,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,307,443.00/45,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,977.32

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