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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,309.56, 68,005.85 and 24,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,309.56, 68,005.85 and 24,273.35 is: 36,432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,309.56 : 68,005.85 = 24,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,309.56/68,005.85 = 24,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,309.56x = 68,005.85 × 24,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,309.56x = 1,650,729,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,729,799.10/45,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,432.26

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