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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,011.68, 67,458.80 and 24,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,011.68, 67,458.80 and 24,210.72 is: 36,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,011.68 : 67,458.80 = 24,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,011.68/67,458.80 = 24,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,011.68x = 67,458.80 × 24,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,011.68x = 1,633,226,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,226,118.34/45,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,284.50

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