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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.77, 62,163.91 and 24,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.77, 62,163.91 and 24,903.40 is: 34,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.77 : 62,163.91 = 24,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.77/62,163.91 = 24,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.77x = 62,163.91 × 24,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.77x = 1,548,092,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,092,716.29/45,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,364.05

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