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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,028.91, 62,139.60 and 24,886.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,028.91, 62,139.60 and 24,886.95 is: 34,343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,028.91 : 62,139.60 = 24,886.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,028.91/62,139.60 = 24,886.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,028.91x = 62,139.60 × 24,886.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,028.91x = 1,546,465,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,465,118.22/45,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,343.83

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