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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.55, 62,165.61 and 24,905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.55, 62,165.61 and 24,905.22 is: 34,367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.55 : 62,165.61 = 24,905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.55/62,165.61 = 24,905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.55x = 62,165.61 × 24,905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.55x = 1,548,247,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,247,960.36/45,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,367.67

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