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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,568.92, 68,312.70 and 24,520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,568.92, 68,312.70 and 24,520.26 is: 36,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,568.92 : 68,312.70 = 24,520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,568.92/68,312.70 = 24,520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,568.92x = 68,312.70 × 24,520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,568.92x = 1,675,045,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,045,165.30/45,568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,758.50

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