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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.94, 62,293.08 and 24,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.94, 62,293.08 and 24,996.82 is: 34,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.94 : 62,293.08 = 24,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.94/62,293.08 = 24,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.94x = 62,293.08 × 24,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.94x = 1,557,128,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,128,908.01/45,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.59

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