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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,527.73, 68,311.28 and 24,443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,527.73, 68,311.28 and 24,443.16 is: 36,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,527.73 : 68,311.28 = 24,443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,527.73/68,311.28 = 24,443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,527.73x = 68,311.28 × 24,443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,527.73x = 1,669,743,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,743,424.63/45,527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,675.31

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