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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,135.03, 62,284.59 and 24,991.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,135.03, 62,284.59 and 24,991.53 is: 34,487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,135.03 : 62,284.59 = 24,991.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,135.03/62,284.59 = 24,991.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,135.03x = 62,284.59 × 24,991.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,135.03x = 1,556,587,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,587,199.52/45,135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,487.34

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