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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.42, 67,945.86 and 24,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.42, 67,945.86 and 24,219 is: 36,338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.42 : 67,945.86 = 24,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.42/67,945.86 = 24,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.42x = 67,945.86 × 24,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.42x = 1,645,580,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,580,851.46/45,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,338.79

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