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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.46, 67,999.47 and 24,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.46, 67,999.47 and 24,251.54 is: 36,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.46 : 67,999.47 = 24,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.46/67,999.47 = 24,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.46x = 67,999.47 × 24,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.46x = 1,649,091,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,091,866.68/45,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,373.72

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