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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,044.54, 62,160.55 and 24,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,044.54, 62,160.55 and 24,902.27 is: 34,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,044.54 : 62,160.55 = 24,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,044.54/62,160.55 = 24,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,044.54x = 62,160.55 × 24,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,044.54x = 1,547,938,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,938,659.49/45,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,364.62

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