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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.88, 62,165.96 and 24,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.88, 62,165.96 and 24,905.12 is: 34,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.88 : 62,165.96 = 24,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.88/62,165.96 = 24,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.88x = 62,165.96 × 24,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.88x = 1,548,250,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,250,693.72/45,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,369.77

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