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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,125.88, 62,274.72 and 24,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,125.88, 62,274.72 and 24,709.88 is: 34,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,125.88 : 62,274.72 = 24,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,125.88/62,274.72 = 24,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,125.88x = 62,274.72 × 24,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,125.88x = 1,538,800,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,800,858.23/45,125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,100.19

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