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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,051.59, 62,168.13 and 24,905.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,051.59, 62,168.13 and 24,905.75 is: 34,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,051.59 : 62,168.13 = 24,905.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,051.59/62,168.13 = 24,905.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,051.59x = 62,168.13 × 24,905.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,051.59x = 1,548,343,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,343,592.91/45,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,368.23

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