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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,115.21, 62,257.40 and 24,972.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,115.21, 62,257.40 and 24,972.13 is: 34,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,115.21 : 62,257.40 = 24,972.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,115.21/62,257.40 = 24,972.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,115.21x = 62,257.40 × 24,972.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,115.21x = 1,554,699,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,699,699.40/45,115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,460.66

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