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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,260.40, 67,890.60 and 24,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,260.40, 67,890.60 and 24,265.20 is: 36,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,260.40 : 67,890.60 = 24,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,260.40/67,890.60 = 24,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,260.40x = 67,890.60 × 24,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,260.40x = 1,647,378,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,378,987.12/45,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,397.80

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