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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.60, 67,524.12 and 24,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.60, 67,524.12 and 24,228.24 is: 36,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.60 : 67,524.12 = 24,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.60/67,524.12 = 24,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.60x = 67,524.12 × 24,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.60x = 1,635,990,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,990,585.15/45,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,347.59

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