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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,133.41, 62,286.05 and 24,990.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,133.41, 62,286.05 and 24,990.29 is: 34,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,133.41 : 62,286.05 = 24,990.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,133.41/62,286.05 = 24,990.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,133.41x = 62,286.05 × 24,990.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,133.41x = 1,556,546,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,546,203.50/45,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,487.67

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