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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.95, 68,415.55 and 24,290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.95, 68,415.55 and 24,290.78 is: 36,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.95 : 68,415.55 = 24,290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.95/68,415.55 = 24,290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.95x = 68,415.55 × 24,290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.95x = 1,661,866,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,866,670.82/45,625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,423.72

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