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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,085.21, 62,216.10 and 24,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,085.21, 62,216.10 and 24,942.13 is: 34,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,085.21 : 62,216.10 = 24,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,085.21/62,216.10 = 24,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,085.21x = 62,216.10 × 24,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,085.21x = 1,551,801,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,801,898.75/45,085.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.31

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