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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.83, 62,659.84 and 24,986.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.83, 62,659.84 and 24,986.99 is: 34,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.83 : 62,659.84 = 24,986.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.83/62,659.84 = 24,986.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.83x = 62,659.84 × 24,986.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.83x = 1,565,680,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,680,544.65/45,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,481.17

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