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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.91, 62,138.22 and 24,885.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.91, 62,138.22 and 24,885.95 is: 34,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.91 : 62,138.22 = 24,885.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.91/62,138.22 = 24,885.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.91x = 62,138.22 × 24,885.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.91x = 1,546,368,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,368,636.01/45,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,342.45

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