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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,416.80, 68,104.40 and 24,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,416.80, 68,104.40 and 24,353.60 is: 36,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,416.80 : 68,104.40 = 24,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,416.80/68,104.40 = 24,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,416.80x = 68,104.40 × 24,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,416.80x = 1,658,587,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,587,315.84/45,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,519.25

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