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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,138.83, 62,291.55 and 24,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,138.83, 62,291.55 and 24,995.72 is: 34,494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,138.83 : 62,291.55 = 24,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,138.83/62,291.55 = 24,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,138.83x = 62,291.55 × 24,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,138.83x = 1,557,021,830.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,021,830.71/45,138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.07

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