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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.55, 62,167.81 and 24,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.55, 62,167.81 and 24,632.24 is: 33,991.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.55 : 62,167.81 = 24,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.55/62,167.81 = 24,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.55x = 62,167.81 × 24,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.55x = 1,531,332,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,332,416.19/45,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,991.43

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