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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,123.64, 62,265.40 and 24,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,123.64, 62,265.40 and 24,977.76 is: 34,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,123.64 : 62,265.40 = 24,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,123.64/62,265.40 = 24,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,123.64x = 62,265.40 × 24,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,123.64x = 1,555,250,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,250,217.50/45,123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,466.42

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