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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.38, 62,273.73 and 24,982.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.38, 62,273.73 and 24,982.83 is: 34,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.38 : 62,273.73 = 24,982.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.38/62,273.73 = 24,982.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.38x = 62,273.73 × 24,982.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.38x = 1,555,774,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,774,010.06/45,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,475.17

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