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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,012.68, 67,460.30 and 24,211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,012.68, 67,460.30 and 24,211.72 is: 36,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,012.68 : 67,460.30 = 24,211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,012.68/67,460.30 = 24,211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,012.68x = 67,460.30 × 24,211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,012.68x = 1,633,329,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,329,894.72/45,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,286.00

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