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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,310.81, 68,007.73 and 24,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,310.81, 68,007.73 and 24,274.60 is: 36,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,310.81 : 68,007.73 = 24,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,310.81/68,007.73 = 24,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,310.81x = 68,007.73 × 24,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,310.81x = 1,650,860,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,860,442.66/45,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,434.14

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