Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,023.31, 62,129.06 and 24,880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,023.31, 62,129.06 and 24,880 is: 34,332.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,023.31 : 62,129.06 = 24,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,023.31/62,129.06 = 24,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,023.31x = 62,129.06 × 24,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,023.31x = 1,545,771,012.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,545,771,012.80/45,023.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,332.68
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