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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.69, 68,281.39 and 24,476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.69, 68,281.39 and 24,476.08 is: 36,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.69 : 68,281.39 = 24,476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.69/68,281.39 = 24,476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.69x = 68,281.39 × 24,476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.69x = 1,671,260,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,260,764.15/45,560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,682.08

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