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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.91, 62,280.18 and 24,986.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.91, 62,280.18 and 24,986.64 is: 34,482.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.91 : 62,280.18 = 24,986.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.91/62,280.18 = 24,986.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.91x = 62,280.18 × 24,986.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.91x = 1,556,172,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,172,436.80/45,128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,482.83

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