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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.73, 62,167.50 and 24,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.73, 62,167.50 and 24,906.44 is: 34,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.73 : 62,167.50 = 24,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.73/62,167.50 = 24,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.73x = 62,167.50 × 24,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.73x = 1,548,370,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,370,914.43/45,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,369.50

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