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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,055.66, 62,176.35 and 24,913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,055.66, 62,176.35 and 24,913.03 is: 34,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,055.66 : 62,176.35 = 24,913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,055.66/62,176.35 = 24,913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,055.66x = 62,176.35 × 24,913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,055.66x = 1,549,001,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,001,272.84/45,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,379.73

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