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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.85, 67,805.97 and 21,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.85, 67,805.97 and 21,233.94 is: 31,827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.85 : 67,805.97 = 21,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.85/67,805.97 = 21,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.85x = 67,805.97 × 21,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.85x = 1,439,787,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,787,898.62/45,237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,827.06

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