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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.88, 62,277.02 and 24,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.88, 62,277.02 and 24,985.32 is: 34,479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.88 : 62,277.02 = 24,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.88/62,277.02 = 24,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.88x = 62,277.02 × 24,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.88x = 1,556,011,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,011,273.35/45,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,479.28

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