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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.42, 67,947.36 and 24,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.42, 67,947.36 and 24,220 is: 36,340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.42 : 67,947.36 = 24,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.42/67,947.36 = 24,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.42x = 67,947.36 × 24,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.42x = 1,645,685,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,685,059.20/45,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,340.28

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