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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.53, 62,293.15 and 24,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.53, 62,293.15 and 24,996.97 is: 34,495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.53 : 62,293.15 = 24,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.53/62,293.15 = 24,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.53x = 62,293.15 × 24,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.53x = 1,557,140,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,140,001.76/45,140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,495.39

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