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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.29, 68,419.05 and 24,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.29, 68,419.05 and 24,293.12 is: 36,427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.29 : 68,419.05 = 24,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.29/68,419.05 = 24,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.29x = 68,419.05 × 24,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.29x = 1,662,111,849.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,111,849.84/45,628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.22

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