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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119.13, 62,263.49 and 24,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119.13, 62,263.49 and 24,976 is: 34,466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119.13 : 62,263.49 = 24,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119.13/62,263.49 = 24,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119.13x = 62,263.49 × 24,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119.13x = 1,555,092,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,092,926.24/45,119.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.38

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