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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.98, 68,106.21 and 24,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.98, 68,106.21 and 24,329.14 is: 36,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.98 : 68,106.21 = 24,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.98/68,106.21 = 24,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.98x = 68,106.21 × 24,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.98x = 1,656,965,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,965,517.96/45,440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,464.12

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