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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.94, 62,273.91 and 24,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.94, 62,273.91 and 24,983.64 is: 34,475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.94 : 62,273.91 = 24,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.94/62,273.91 = 24,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.94x = 62,273.91 × 24,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.94x = 1,555,829,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,829,042.52/45,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,475.96

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