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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058.99, 62,178.73 and 24,914.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058.99, 62,178.73 and 24,914.29 is: 34,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058.99 : 62,178.73 = 24,914.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058.99/62,178.73 = 24,914.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058.99x = 62,178.73 × 24,914.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058.99x = 1,549,138,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,138,911.05/45,058.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,380.24

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