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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,531.40, 68,297.10 and 24,481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,531.40, 68,297.10 and 24,481.35 is: 36,722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,531.40 : 68,297.10 = 24,481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,531.40/68,297.10 = 24,481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,531.40x = 68,297.10 × 24,481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,531.40x = 1,672,005,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,005,209.09/45,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.03

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