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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,467.91, 68,177.16 and 24,433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,467.91, 68,177.16 and 24,433.02 is: 36,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,467.91 : 68,177.16 = 24,433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,467.91/68,177.16 = 24,433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,467.91x = 68,177.16 × 24,433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,467.91x = 1,665,773,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,773,913.82/45,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,636.25

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