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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,118.18, 62,262.57 and 24,975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,118.18, 62,262.57 and 24,975.10 is: 34,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,118.18 : 62,262.57 = 24,975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,118.18/62,262.57 = 24,975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,118.18x = 62,262.57 × 24,975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,118.18x = 1,555,013,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,013,912.01/45,118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.35

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