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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,417.80, 68,105.90 and 24,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,417.80, 68,105.90 and 24,354.60 is: 36,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,417.80 : 68,105.90 = 24,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,417.80/68,105.90 = 24,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,417.80x = 68,105.90 × 24,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,417.80x = 1,658,691,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,691,952.14/45,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,520.75

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