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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,099.24, 62,231.38 and 24,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,099.24, 62,231.38 and 24,954.81 is: 34,434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,099.24 : 62,231.38 = 24,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,099.24/62,231.38 = 24,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,099.24x = 62,231.38 × 24,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,099.24x = 1,552,972,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,972,263.94/45,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,434.56

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