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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.87, 62,157.38 and 24,899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.87, 62,157.38 and 24,899.27 is: 34,360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.87 : 62,157.38 = 24,899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.87/62,157.38 = 24,899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.87x = 62,157.38 × 24,899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.87x = 1,547,672,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,672,951.83/45,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,360.76

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