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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.52, 68,007.76 and 24,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.52, 68,007.76 and 24,693.24 is: 37,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.52 : 68,007.76 = 24,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.52/68,007.76 = 24,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.52x = 68,007.76 × 24,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.52x = 1,679,331,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,331,939.54/45,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,039.85

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