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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,319.84, 67,876.96 and 24,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,319.84, 67,876.96 and 24,222.76 is: 36,279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,319.84 : 67,876.96 = 24,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,319.84/67,876.96 = 24,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,319.84x = 67,876.96 × 24,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,319.84x = 1,644,167,311.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,167,311.61/45,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,279.19

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