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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,039.96, 62,152.44 and 24,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,039.96, 62,152.44 and 24,895.64 is: 34,354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,039.96 : 62,152.44 = 24,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,039.96/62,152.44 = 24,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,039.96x = 62,152.44 × 24,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,039.96x = 1,547,324,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,324,553.80/45,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,354.49

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