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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,029.91, 62,140.98 and 24,887.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,029.91, 62,140.98 and 24,887.95 is: 34,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,029.91 : 62,140.98 = 24,887.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,029.91/62,140.98 = 24,887.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,029.91x = 62,140.98 × 24,887.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,029.91x = 1,546,561,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,561,603.19/45,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,345.21

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