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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.48, 67,845.63 and 24,214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.48, 67,845.63 and 24,214.71 is: 36,244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.48 : 67,845.63 = 24,214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.48/67,845.63 = 24,214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.48x = 67,845.63 × 24,214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.48x = 1,642,862,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,862,255.22/45,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,244.29

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