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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.89, 62,333.73 and 24,752.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.89, 62,333.73 and 24,752.84 is: 34,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.89 : 62,333.73 = 24,752.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.89/62,333.73 = 24,752.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.89x = 62,333.73 × 24,752.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.89x = 1,542,936,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,936,533.62/45,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,157.76

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