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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,132.23, 62,284.74 and 24,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,132.23, 62,284.74 and 24,991.31 is: 34,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,132.23 : 62,284.74 = 24,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,132.23/62,284.74 = 24,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,132.23x = 62,284.74 × 24,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,132.23x = 1,556,577,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,577,245.61/45,132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,489.26

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