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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.97, 62,167.13 and 24,905.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.97, 62,167.13 and 24,905.57 is: 34,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.97 : 62,167.13 = 24,905.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.97/62,167.13 = 24,905.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.97x = 62,167.13 × 24,905.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.97x = 1,548,307,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,307,683.39/45,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,368.67

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