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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.98, 68,100.21 and 24,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.98, 68,100.21 and 24,325.14 is: 36,458.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.98 : 68,100.21 = 24,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.98/68,100.21 = 24,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.98x = 68,100.21 × 24,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.98x = 1,656,547,142.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,547,142.28/45,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,458.13

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