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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,031.02, 62,143.65 and 24,889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,031.02, 62,143.65 and 24,889.02 is: 34,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,031.02 : 62,143.65 = 24,889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,031.02/62,143.65 = 24,889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,031.02x = 62,143.65 × 24,889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,031.02x = 1,546,694,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,694,547.72/45,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,347.31

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