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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,137.23, 62,289.87 and 24,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,137.23, 62,289.87 and 24,994.48 is: 34,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,137.23 : 62,289.87 = 24,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,137.23/62,289.87 = 24,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,137.23x = 62,289.87 × 24,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,137.23x = 1,556,902,909.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,902,909.92/45,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,492.66

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