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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.65, 62,170.27 and 24,907.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.65, 62,170.27 and 24,907.87 is: 34,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.65 : 62,170.27 = 24,907.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.65/62,170.27 = 24,907.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.65x = 62,170.27 × 24,907.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.65x = 1,548,528,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,528,567.63/45,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,373.06

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