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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.98, 62,170.43 and 24,907.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.98, 62,170.43 and 24,907.53 is: 34,373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.98 : 62,170.43 = 24,907.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.98/62,170.43 = 24,907.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.98x = 62,170.43 × 24,907.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.98x = 1,548,511,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,511,725.80/45,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,373.19

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