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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,534.30, 68,321.08 and 24,449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,534.30, 68,321.08 and 24,449.70 is: 36,685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,534.30 : 68,321.08 = 24,449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,534.30/68,321.08 = 24,449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,534.30x = 68,321.08 × 24,449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,534.30x = 1,670,429,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,429,909.68/45,534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,685.09

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