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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,072.09, 62,197.04 and 24,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,072.09, 62,197.04 and 24,927.80 is: 34,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,072.09 : 62,197.04 = 24,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,072.09/62,197.04 = 24,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,072.09x = 62,197.04 × 24,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,072.09x = 1,550,435,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,435,125.05/45,072.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.01

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