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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,155.38, 62,313.71 and 24,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,155.38, 62,313.71 and 24,737.28 is: 34,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,155.38 : 62,313.71 = 24,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,155.38/62,313.71 = 24,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,155.38x = 62,313.71 × 24,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,155.38x = 1,541,471,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,471,380.54/45,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,137.05

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