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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,052, 62,170.32 and 24,907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,052, 62,170.32 and 24,907.36 is: 34,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,052 : 62,170.32 = 24,907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,052/62,170.32 = 24,907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,052x = 62,170.32 × 24,907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,052x = 1,548,498,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,498,541.56/45,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,371.36

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