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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.55, 62,188.10 and 24,921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.55, 62,188.10 and 24,921.78 is: 34,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.55 : 62,188.10 = 24,921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.55/62,188.10 = 24,921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.55x = 62,188.10 × 24,921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.55x = 1,549,838,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,838,209.12/45,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,392.28

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