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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,130.16, 62,281.91 and 24,989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,130.16, 62,281.91 and 24,989.27 is: 34,486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,130.16 : 62,281.91 = 24,989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,130.16/62,281.91 = 24,989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,130.16x = 62,281.91 × 24,989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,130.16x = 1,556,379,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,379,216.17/45,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,486.45

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