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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063, 62,187.48 and 24,921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063, 62,187.48 and 24,921.54 is: 34,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063 : 62,187.48 = 24,921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063/62,187.48 = 24,921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063x = 62,187.48 × 24,921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063x = 1,549,807,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,807,770.32/45,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,392.02

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