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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,555.75, 68,355.50 and 24,779.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,555.75, 68,355.50 and 24,779.25 is: 37,180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,555.75 : 68,355.50 = 24,779.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,555.75/68,355.50 = 24,779.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,555.75x = 68,355.50 × 24,779.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,555.75x = 1,693,797,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,797,899.48/45,555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,180.77

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