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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,096.28, 62,231.94 and 24,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,096.28, 62,231.94 and 24,951.96 is: 34,433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,096.28 : 62,231.94 = 24,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,096.28/62,231.94 = 24,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,096.28x = 62,231.94 × 24,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,096.28x = 1,552,808,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,808,947.57/45,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,433.19

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