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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.46, 62,167.28 and 24,907.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.46, 62,167.28 and 24,907.19 is: 34,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.46 : 62,167.28 = 24,907.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.46/62,167.28 = 24,907.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.46x = 62,167.28 × 24,907.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.46x = 1,548,411,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,411,819.37/45,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,371.38

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