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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,578.89, 68,327.70 and 24,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,578.89, 68,327.70 and 24,530.23 is: 36,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,578.89 : 68,327.70 = 24,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,578.89/68,327.70 = 24,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,578.89x = 68,327.70 × 24,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,578.89x = 1,676,094,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,094,196.37/45,578.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,773.48

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