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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,558.64, 68,357.69 and 24,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,558.64, 68,357.69 and 24,474.08 is: 36,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,558.64 : 68,357.69 = 24,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,558.64/68,357.69 = 24,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,558.64x = 68,357.69 × 24,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,558.64x = 1,672,991,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,991,573.68/45,558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,721.72

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