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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,315.84, 67,870.98 and 24,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,315.84, 67,870.98 and 24,218.76 is: 36,273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,315.84 : 67,870.98 = 24,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,315.84/67,870.98 = 24,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,315.84x = 67,870.98 × 24,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,315.84x = 1,643,750,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,750,975.58/45,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,273.21

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