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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,051.87, 62,171.13 and 24,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,051.87, 62,171.13 and 24,908.67 is: 34,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,051.87 : 62,171.13 = 24,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,051.87/62,171.13 = 24,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,051.87x = 62,171.13 × 24,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,051.87x = 1,548,600,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,600,160.70/45,051.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,373.72

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