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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,121.10, 62,266.37 and 24,977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,121.10, 62,266.37 and 24,977.55 is: 34,468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,121.10 : 62,266.37 = 24,977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,121.10/62,266.37 = 24,977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,121.10x = 62,266.37 × 24,977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,121.10x = 1,555,261,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,261,245.11/45,121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,468.61

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