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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,056.53, 62,172.58 and 24,910.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,056.53, 62,172.58 and 24,910.69 is: 34,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,056.53 : 62,172.58 = 24,910.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,056.53/62,172.58 = 24,910.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,056.53x = 62,172.58 × 24,910.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,056.53x = 1,548,761,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,761,866.88/45,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,373.75

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