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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.55, 67,985.33 and 21,952.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.55, 67,985.33 and 21,952.35 is: 32,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.55 : 67,985.33 = 21,952.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.55/67,985.33 = 21,952.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.55x = 67,985.33 × 21,952.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.55x = 1,492,437,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,437,649.26/45,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,889.34

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