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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,042.92, 62,160.38 and 24,900.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,042.92, 62,160.38 and 24,900.11 is: 34,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,042.92 : 62,160.38 = 24,900.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,042.92/62,160.38 = 24,900.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,042.92x = 62,160.38 × 24,900.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,042.92x = 1,547,800,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,800,190.82/45,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,362.79

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