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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.16, 67,910.40 and 24,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.16, 67,910.40 and 24,203.52 is: 36,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.16 : 67,910.40 = 24,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.16/67,910.40 = 24,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.16x = 67,910.40 × 24,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.16x = 1,643,670,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,670,724.61/45,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,306.43

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