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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.37, 68,314.79 and 24,450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.37, 68,314.79 and 24,450.44 is: 36,678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.37 : 68,314.79 = 24,450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.37/68,314.79 = 24,450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.37x = 68,314.79 × 24,450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.37x = 1,670,326,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,326,210.18/45,539.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,678.73

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