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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.29, 68,417.56 and 24,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.29, 68,417.56 and 24,292.12 is: 36,425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.29 : 68,417.56 = 24,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.29/68,417.56 = 24,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.29x = 68,417.56 × 24,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.29x = 1,662,007,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,007,456.17/45,627.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,425.74

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