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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.27, 62,168.93 and 24,907.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.27, 62,168.93 and 24,907.64 is: 34,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.27 : 62,168.93 = 24,907.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.27/62,168.93 = 24,907.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.27x = 62,168.93 × 24,907.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.27x = 1,548,481,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,481,327.63/45,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,372.30

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