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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,308.81, 68,004.73 and 24,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,308.81, 68,004.73 and 24,272.60 is: 36,431.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,308.81 : 68,004.73 = 24,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,308.81/68,004.73 = 24,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,308.81x = 68,004.73 × 24,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,308.81x = 1,650,651,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,651,609.40/45,308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,431.14

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