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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.77, 68,560.15 and 24,581.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.77, 68,560.15 and 24,581.97 is: 36,938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.77 : 68,560.15 = 24,581.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.77/68,560.15 = 24,581.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.77x = 68,560.15 × 24,581.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.77x = 1,685,343,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,343,550.50/45,625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,938.41

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