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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.08, 67,832.44 and 23,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.08, 67,832.44 and 23,901.25 is: 35,839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.08 : 67,832.44 = 23,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.08/67,832.44 = 23,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.08x = 67,832.44 × 23,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.08x = 1,621,280,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,280,004.40/45,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,839.62

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