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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.76, 62,268.52 and 24,979.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.76, 62,268.52 and 24,979.64 is: 34,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.76 : 62,268.52 = 24,979.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.76/62,268.52 = 24,979.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.76x = 62,268.52 × 24,979.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.76x = 1,555,445,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,445,212.93/45,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,471.41

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