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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,136.73, 62,292.17 and 24,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,136.73, 62,292.17 and 24,995.47 is: 34,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,136.73 : 62,292.17 = 24,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,136.73/62,292.17 = 24,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,136.73x = 62,292.17 × 24,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,136.73x = 1,557,022,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,022,066.47/45,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.68

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