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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,259.93, 67,847.86 and 24,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,259.93, 67,847.86 and 24,214.48 is: 36,299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,259.93 : 67,847.86 = 24,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,259.93/67,847.86 = 24,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,259.93x = 67,847.86 × 24,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,259.93x = 1,642,900,509.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,900,509.66/45,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,299.23

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