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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,410.40, 68,115.60 and 24,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,410.40, 68,115.60 and 24,415.20 is: 36,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,410.40 : 68,115.60 = 24,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,410.40/68,115.60 = 24,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,410.40x = 68,115.60 × 24,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,410.40x = 1,663,055,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,055,997.12/45,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,622.80

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