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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.38, 62,156.65 and 24,897.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.38, 62,156.65 and 24,897.29 is: 34,358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.38 : 62,156.65 = 24,897.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.38/62,156.65 = 24,897.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.38x = 62,156.65 × 24,897.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.38x = 1,547,531,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,531,849.02/45,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,358.00

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