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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.69, 62,166.72 and 24,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.69, 62,166.72 and 24,905.26 is: 34,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.69 : 62,166.72 = 24,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.69/62,166.72 = 24,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.69x = 62,166.72 × 24,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.69x = 1,548,278,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,278,324.95/45,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,368.23

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