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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.72, 62,277.93 and 24,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.72, 62,277.93 and 24,986.90 is: 34,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.72 : 62,277.93 = 24,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.72/62,277.93 = 24,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.72x = 62,277.93 × 24,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.72x = 1,556,132,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,132,564.81/45,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,482.09

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