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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,551.91, 68,327.87 and 24,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,551.91, 68,327.87 and 24,462.94 is: 36,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,551.91 : 68,327.87 = 24,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,551.91/68,327.87 = 24,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,551.91x = 68,327.87 × 24,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,551.91x = 1,671,500,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,500,584.14/45,551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,694.41

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