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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,059.95, 62,182.08 and 24,916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,059.95, 62,182.08 and 24,916.39 is: 34,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,059.95 : 62,182.08 = 24,916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,059.95/62,182.08 = 24,916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,059.95x = 62,182.08 × 24,916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,059.95x = 1,549,352,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,352,956.29/45,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,384.26

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