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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,072.79, 62,194.98 and 24,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,072.79, 62,194.98 and 24,926.92 is: 34,396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,072.79 : 62,194.98 = 24,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,072.79/62,194.98 = 24,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,072.79x = 62,194.98 × 24,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,072.79x = 1,550,329,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,329,290.86/45,072.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,396.12

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