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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,167.61, 67,731.79 and 24,102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,167.61, 67,731.79 and 24,102.96 is: 36,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,167.61 : 67,731.79 = 24,102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,167.61/67,731.79 = 24,102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,167.61x = 67,731.79 × 24,102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,167.61x = 1,632,536,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,536,625.10/45,167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,143.97

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