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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119.54, 62,263.92 and 24,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119.54, 62,263.92 and 24,975.20 is: 34,465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119.54 : 62,263.92 = 24,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119.54/62,263.92 = 24,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119.54x = 62,263.92 × 24,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119.54x = 1,555,053,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,053,854.78/45,119.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,465.20

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