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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,138.94, 62,291.70 and 24,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,138.94, 62,291.70 and 24,995.82 is: 34,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,138.94 : 62,291.70 = 24,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,138.94/62,291.70 = 24,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,138.94x = 62,291.70 × 24,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,138.94x = 1,557,032,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,032,120.69/45,138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.21

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