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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.31, 62,292.85 and 24,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.31, 62,292.85 and 24,996.76 is: 34,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.31 : 62,292.85 = 24,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.31/62,292.85 = 24,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.31x = 62,292.85 × 24,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.31x = 1,557,119,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,119,421.17/45,140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.10

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