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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,131.13, 62,281.44 and 24,988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,131.13, 62,281.44 and 24,988.32 is: 34,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,131.13 : 62,281.44 = 24,988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,131.13/62,281.44 = 24,988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,131.13x = 62,281.44 × 24,988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,131.13x = 1,556,308,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,308,552.78/45,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,484.15

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