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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,444.48, 68,111.46 and 24,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,444.48, 68,111.46 and 24,332.64 is: 36,469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,444.48 : 68,111.46 = 24,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,444.48/68,111.46 = 24,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,444.48x = 68,111.46 × 24,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,444.48x = 1,657,331,636.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,331,636.05/45,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.37

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