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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058.55, 62,179.89 and 24,916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058.55, 62,179.89 and 24,916.28 is: 34,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058.55 : 62,179.89 = 24,916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058.55/62,179.89 = 24,916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058.55x = 62,179.89 × 24,916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058.55x = 1,549,291,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,291,549.61/45,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,383.96

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