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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,133.69, 62,279.46 and 24,985.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,133.69, 62,279.46 and 24,985.53 is: 34,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,133.69 : 62,279.46 = 24,985.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,133.69/62,279.46 = 24,985.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,133.69x = 62,279.46 × 24,985.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,133.69x = 1,556,084,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,084,879.89/45,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,477.24

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