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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.89, 68,326.20 and 24,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.89, 68,326.20 and 24,529.23 is: 36,771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.89 : 68,326.20 = 24,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.89/68,326.20 = 24,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.89x = 68,326.20 × 24,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.89x = 1,675,989,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,989,074.83/45,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,771.98

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