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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.73, 62,317.76 and 24,737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.73, 62,317.76 and 24,737.73 is: 34,136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.73 : 62,317.76 = 24,737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.73/62,317.76 = 24,737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.73x = 62,317.76 × 24,737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.73x = 1,541,599,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,599,921.08/45,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,136.61

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