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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,126.62, 62,272.71 and 24,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,126.62, 62,272.71 and 24,982.08 is: 34,474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,126.62 : 62,272.71 = 24,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,126.62/62,272.71 = 24,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,126.62x = 62,272.71 × 24,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,126.62x = 1,555,701,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,701,823.04/45,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,474.15

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