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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,588.99, 68,503.76 and 24,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,588.99, 68,503.76 and 24,544.59 is: 36,881.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,588.99 : 68,503.76 = 24,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,588.99/68,503.76 = 24,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,588.99x = 68,503.76 × 24,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,588.99x = 1,681,396,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,396,702.66/45,588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,881.64

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