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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,137.52, 62,287.11 and 24,993.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,137.52, 62,287.11 and 24,993.27 is: 34,489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,137.52 : 62,287.11 = 24,993.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,137.52/62,287.11 = 24,993.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,137.52x = 62,287.11 × 24,993.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,137.52x = 1,556,758,557.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,758,557.75/45,137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,489.24

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