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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,043.76, 62,161.80 and 24,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,043.76, 62,161.80 and 24,901.28 is: 34,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,043.76 : 62,161.80 = 24,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,043.76/62,161.80 = 24,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,043.76x = 62,161.80 × 24,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,043.76x = 1,547,908,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,908,387.10/45,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,364.55

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