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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.56, 68,008.85 and 24,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.56, 68,008.85 and 24,275.35 is: 36,435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.56 : 68,008.85 = 24,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.56/68,008.85 = 24,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.56x = 68,008.85 × 24,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.56x = 1,650,938,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,938,636.85/45,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,435.26

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