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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,308.56, 68,004.35 and 24,272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,308.56, 68,004.35 and 24,272.35 is: 36,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,308.56 : 68,004.35 = 24,272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,308.56/68,004.35 = 24,272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,308.56x = 68,004.35 × 24,272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,308.56x = 1,650,625,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,625,275.39/45,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,430.76

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