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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,028.36, 67,561.98 and 24,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,028.36, 67,561.98 and 24,247.72 is: 36,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,028.36 : 67,561.98 = 24,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,028.36/67,561.98 = 24,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,028.36x = 67,561.98 × 24,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,028.36x = 1,638,223,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,223,973.69/45,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.05

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