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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,137.99, 62,293.91 and 24,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,137.99, 62,293.91 and 24,996.74 is: 34,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,137.99 : 62,293.91 = 24,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,137.99/62,293.91 = 24,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,137.99x = 62,293.91 × 24,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,137.99x = 1,557,144,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,144,235.40/45,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,497.42

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