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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,129.91, 62,281.57 and 24,989.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,129.91, 62,281.57 and 24,989.01 is: 34,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,129.91 : 62,281.57 = 24,989.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,129.91/62,281.57 = 24,989.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,129.91x = 62,281.57 × 24,989.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,129.91x = 1,556,354,775.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,354,775.55/45,129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,486.10

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