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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,085.64, 62,217.60 and 24,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,085.64, 62,217.60 and 24,941 is: 34,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,085.64 : 62,217.60 = 24,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,085.64/62,217.60 = 24,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,085.64x = 62,217.60 × 24,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,085.64x = 1,551,769,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,769,161.60/45,085.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,418.26

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