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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.89, 62,335.11 and 24,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.89, 62,335.11 and 24,753.84 is: 34,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.89 : 62,335.11 = 24,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.89/62,335.11 = 24,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.89x = 62,335.11 × 24,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.89x = 1,543,033,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,033,339.32/45,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,159.15

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