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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,124.26, 62,271.98 and 24,981.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,124.26, 62,271.98 and 24,981.50 is: 34,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,124.26 : 62,271.98 = 24,981.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,124.26/62,271.98 = 24,981.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,124.26x = 62,271.98 × 24,981.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,124.26x = 1,555,647,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,647,470.12/45,124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,474.74

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