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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119.35, 62,263.94 and 24,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119.35, 62,263.94 and 24,975.80 is: 34,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119.35 : 62,263.94 = 24,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119.35/62,263.94 = 24,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119.35x = 62,263.94 × 24,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119.35x = 1,555,091,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,091,401.33/45,119.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.18

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