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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.28, 62,163.96 and 24,904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.28, 62,163.96 and 24,904.44 is: 34,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.28 : 62,163.96 = 24,904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.28/62,163.96 = 24,904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.28x = 62,163.96 × 24,904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.28x = 1,548,158,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,158,611.98/45,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,365.13

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