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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,578.78, 68,367.88 and 24,528.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,578.78, 68,367.88 and 24,528.73 is: 36,792.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,578.78 : 68,367.88 = 24,528.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,578.78/68,367.88 = 24,528.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,578.78x = 68,367.88 × 24,528.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,578.78x = 1,676,977,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,977,269.19/45,578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,792.94

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