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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.31, 62,134.58 and 24,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.31, 62,134.58 and 24,884 is: 34,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.31 : 62,134.58 = 24,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.31/62,134.58 = 24,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.31x = 62,134.58 × 24,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.31x = 1,546,156,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,156,888.72/45,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,338.20

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