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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.89, 62,164.08 and 24,903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.89, 62,164.08 and 24,903.53 is: 34,364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.89 : 62,164.08 = 24,903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.89/62,164.08 = 24,903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.89x = 62,164.08 × 24,903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.89x = 1,548,104,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,104,720.38/45,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,364.23

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