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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,094.21, 62,229.72 and 24,950.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,094.21, 62,229.72 and 24,950.73 is: 34,431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,094.21 : 62,229.72 = 24,950.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,094.21/62,229.72 = 24,950.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,094.21x = 62,229.72 × 24,950.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,094.21x = 1,552,676,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,676,941.70/45,094.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,431.85

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