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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.94, 62,169.12 and 24,907.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.94, 62,169.12 and 24,907.86 is: 34,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.94 : 62,169.12 = 24,907.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.94/62,169.12 = 24,907.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.94x = 62,169.12 × 24,907.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.94x = 1,548,499,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,499,737.28/45,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,372.20

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