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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544, 68,187.19 and 24,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544, 68,187.19 and 24,147.97 is: 36,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544 : 68,187.19 = 24,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544/68,187.19 = 24,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544x = 68,187.19 × 24,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544x = 1,646,582,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,582,218.50/45,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,153.66

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