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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.24, 67,888.68 and 25,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.24, 67,888.68 and 25,554.24 is: 38,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.24 : 67,888.68 = 25,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.24/67,888.68 = 25,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.24x = 67,888.68 × 25,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.24x = 1,734,843,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,843,622.00/45,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,349.90

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