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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,039, 62,157.58 and 24,899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,039, 62,157.58 and 24,899.82 is: 34,363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,039 : 62,157.58 = 24,899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,039/62,157.58 = 24,899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,039x = 62,157.58 × 24,899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,039x = 1,547,712,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,712,553.64/45,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,363.83

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