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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,134.99, 62,285.47 and 24,991.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,134.99, 62,285.47 and 24,991.81 is: 34,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,134.99 : 62,285.47 = 24,991.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,134.99/62,285.47 = 24,991.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,134.99x = 62,285.47 × 24,991.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,134.99x = 1,556,626,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,626,554.39/45,134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,488.25

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