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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.76, 62,317 and 24,739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.76, 62,317 and 24,739.66 is: 34,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.76 : 62,317 = 24,739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.76/62,317 = 24,739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.76x = 62,317 × 24,739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.76x = 1,541,701,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,701,392.22/45,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,140.34

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