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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.44, 62,507.36 and 24,877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.44, 62,507.36 and 24,877.28 is: 34,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.44 : 62,507.36 = 24,877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.44/62,507.36 = 24,877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.44x = 62,507.36 × 24,877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.44x = 1,555,013,096.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,013,096.78/45,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,330.46

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