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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.08, 62,291.90 and 24,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.08, 62,291.90 and 24,995.96 is: 34,494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.08 : 62,291.90 = 24,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.08/62,291.90 = 24,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.08x = 62,291.90 × 24,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.08x = 1,557,045,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,045,840.72/45,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,494.41

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