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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.73, 62,316.38 and 24,736.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.73, 62,316.38 and 24,736.73 is: 34,135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.73 : 62,316.38 = 24,736.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.73/62,316.38 = 24,736.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.73x = 62,316.38 × 24,736.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.73x = 1,541,503,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,503,428.28/45,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,135.22

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