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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,533.59, 68,197.24 and 24,436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,533.59, 68,197.24 and 24,436.87 is: 36,599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,533.59 : 68,197.24 = 24,436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,533.59/68,197.24 = 24,436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,533.59x = 68,197.24 × 24,436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,533.59x = 1,666,527,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,527,088.24/45,533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,599.95

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