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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.40, 68,496.60 and 24,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.40, 68,496.60 and 24,669.20 is: 37,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.40 : 68,496.60 = 24,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.40/68,496.60 = 24,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.40x = 68,496.60 × 24,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.40x = 1,689,756,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,756,324.72/45,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,003.80

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