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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.13, 62,275.93 and 24,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.13, 62,275.93 and 24,984.32 is: 34,478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.13 : 62,275.93 = 24,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.13/62,275.93 = 24,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.13x = 62,275.93 × 24,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.13x = 1,555,921,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,921,763.42/45,127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,478.63

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