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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,439.98, 68,104.71 and 24,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,439.98, 68,104.71 and 24,328.14 is: 36,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,439.98 : 68,104.71 = 24,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,439.98/68,104.71 = 24,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,439.98x = 68,104.71 × 24,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,439.98x = 1,656,860,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,860,919.54/45,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.62

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