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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,098.05, 62,235.38 and 24,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,098.05, 62,235.38 and 24,955.78 is: 34,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,098.05 : 62,235.38 = 24,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,098.05/62,235.38 = 24,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,098.05x = 62,235.38 × 24,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,098.05x = 1,553,132,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,132,451.50/45,098.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,439.02

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