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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.62, 62,274.09 and 24,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.62, 62,274.09 and 24,983.08 is: 34,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.62 : 62,274.09 = 24,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.62/62,274.09 = 24,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.62x = 62,274.09 × 24,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.62x = 1,555,798,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,798,572.40/45,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,475.53

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