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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.98, 62,138.80 and 24,610.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.98, 62,138.80 and 24,610.45 is: 33,962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.98 : 62,138.80 = 24,610.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.98/62,138.80 = 24,610.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.98x = 62,138.80 × 24,610.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.98x = 1,529,263,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,263,830.46/45,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,962.52

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