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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,118.85, 62,263.25 and 24,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,118.85, 62,263.25 and 24,975.30 is: 34,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,118.85 : 62,263.25 = 24,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,118.85/62,263.25 = 24,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,118.85x = 62,263.25 × 24,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,118.85x = 1,555,043,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,043,340.25/45,118.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.50

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