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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.52, 67,854.24 and 24,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.52, 67,854.24 and 24,462.72 is: 36,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.52 : 67,854.24 = 24,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.52/67,854.24 = 24,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.52x = 67,854.24 × 24,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.52x = 1,659,899,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,899,273.93/45,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,671.90

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