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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.27, 62,163.23 and 24,902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.27, 62,163.23 and 24,902.90 is: 34,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.27 : 62,163.23 = 24,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.27/62,163.23 = 24,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.27x = 62,163.23 × 24,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.27x = 1,548,044,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,044,575.85/45,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,363.37

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