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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,131.84, 62,282.42 and 24,989.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,131.84, 62,282.42 and 24,989.07 is: 34,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,131.84 : 62,282.42 = 24,989.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,131.84/62,282.42 = 24,989.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,131.84x = 62,282.42 × 24,989.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,131.84x = 1,556,379,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,379,815.62/45,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,485.19

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