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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.64, 68,559.96 and 24,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.64, 68,559.96 and 24,581.84 is: 36,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.64 : 68,559.96 = 24,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.64/68,559.96 = 24,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.64x = 68,559.96 × 24,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.64x = 1,685,329,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,329,967.13/45,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,938.22

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