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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.14, 62,276.42 and 24,985.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.14, 62,276.42 and 24,985.87 is: 34,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.14 : 62,276.42 = 24,985.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.14/62,276.42 = 24,985.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.14x = 62,276.42 × 24,985.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.14x = 1,556,030,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,030,370.69/45,128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,480.27

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