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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,047.54, 62,164.68 and 24,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,047.54, 62,164.68 and 24,905.26 is: 34,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,047.54 : 62,164.68 = 24,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,047.54/62,164.68 = 24,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,047.54x = 62,164.68 × 24,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,047.54x = 1,548,227,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,227,518.22/45,047.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,368.75

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