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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,053.55, 62,171.38 and 24,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,053.55, 62,171.38 and 24,909.26 is: 34,373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,053.55 : 62,171.38 = 24,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,053.55/62,171.38 = 24,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,053.55x = 62,171.38 × 24,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,053.55x = 1,548,642,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,642,695.85/45,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,373.38

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