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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.06, 62,167.13 and 24,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.06, 62,167.13 and 24,631.74 is: 33,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.06 : 62,167.13 = 24,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.06/62,167.13 = 24,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.06x = 62,167.13 × 24,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.06x = 1,531,284,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,284,459.55/45,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,990.73

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