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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.36, 62,136.86 and 24,883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.36, 62,136.86 and 24,883.81 is: 34,339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.36 : 62,136.86 = 24,883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.36/62,136.86 = 24,883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.36x = 62,136.86 × 24,883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.36x = 1,546,201,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,201,538.48/45,027.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,339.16

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