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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.54, 62,279.69 and 24,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.54, 62,279.69 and 24,987.64 is: 34,484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.54 : 62,279.69 = 24,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.54/62,279.69 = 24,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.54x = 62,279.69 × 24,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.54x = 1,556,222,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,222,425.94/45,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,484.22

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