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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.30, 62,322.21 and 24,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.30, 62,322.21 and 24,744 is: 34,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.30 : 62,322.21 = 24,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.30/62,322.21 = 24,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.30x = 62,322.21 × 24,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.30x = 1,542,100,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,100,764.24/45,162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,145.75

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