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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,310.56, 68,007.36 and 24,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,310.56, 68,007.36 and 24,274.34 is: 36,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,310.56 : 68,007.36 = 24,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,310.56/68,007.36 = 24,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,310.56x = 68,007.36 × 24,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,310.56x = 1,650,833,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,833,779.14/45,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,433.75

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