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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.59, 62,293.96 and 24,997.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.59, 62,293.96 and 24,997.47 is: 34,496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.59 : 62,293.96 = 24,997.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.59/62,293.96 = 24,997.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.59x = 62,293.96 × 24,997.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.59x = 1,557,191,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,191,396.28/45,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,496.48

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