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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,246.72, 67,870.56 and 24,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,246.72, 67,870.56 and 24,601.44 is: 36,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,246.72 : 67,870.56 = 24,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,246.72/67,870.56 = 24,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,246.72x = 67,870.56 × 24,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,246.72x = 1,669,713,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,713,509.61/45,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,902.42

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