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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,321.22, 67,911.96 and 24,264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,321.22, 67,911.96 and 24,264.05 is: 36,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,321.22 : 67,911.96 = 24,264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,321.22/67,911.96 = 24,264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,321.22x = 67,911.96 × 24,264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,321.22x = 1,647,819,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,819,453.81/45,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,358.68

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