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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.26, 62,597.39 and 24,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.26, 62,597.39 and 24,942.88 is: 34,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.26 : 62,597.39 = 24,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.26/62,597.39 = 24,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.26x = 62,597.39 × 24,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.26x = 1,561,359,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,359,187.08/45,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,422.06

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