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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.76, 68,362.98 and 24,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.76, 68,362.98 and 24,784.24 is: 37,188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.76 : 68,362.98 = 24,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.76/68,362.98 = 24,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.76x = 68,362.98 × 24,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.76x = 1,694,324,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,324,503.44/45,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,188.24

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