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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.08, 62,268.31 and 24,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.08, 62,268.31 and 24,977.76 is: 34,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.08 : 62,268.31 = 24,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.08/62,268.31 = 24,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.08x = 62,268.31 × 24,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.08x = 1,555,322,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,322,902.79/45,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,469.22

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