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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.30, 62,320.83 and 24,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.30, 62,320.83 and 24,743 is: 34,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.30 : 62,320.83 = 24,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.30/62,320.83 = 24,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.30x = 62,320.83 × 24,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.30x = 1,542,004,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,004,296.69/45,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,144.37

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