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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,456.65, 68,161.62 and 24,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,456.65, 68,161.62 and 24,414.40 is: 36,609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,456.65 : 68,161.62 = 24,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,456.65/68,161.62 = 24,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,456.65x = 68,161.62 × 24,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,456.65x = 1,664,124,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,124,775.56/45,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,609.05

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