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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,118.69, 62,262.89 and 24,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,118.69, 62,262.89 and 24,975.56 is: 34,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,118.69 : 62,262.89 = 24,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,118.69/62,262.89 = 24,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,118.69x = 62,262.89 × 24,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,118.69x = 1,555,050,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,050,669.41/45,118.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.78

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