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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.62, 67,750.66 and 21,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.62, 67,750.66 and 21,486 is: 32,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.62 : 67,750.66 = 21,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.62/67,750.66 = 21,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.62x = 67,750.66 × 21,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.62x = 1,455,690,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,690,680.76/45,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,240.05

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