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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,131.99, 62,281.66 and 24,988.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,131.99, 62,281.66 and 24,988.35 is: 34,483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,131.99 : 62,281.66 = 24,988.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,131.99/62,281.66 = 24,988.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,131.99x = 62,281.66 × 24,988.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,131.99x = 1,556,316,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,316,180.39/45,131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,483.66

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