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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,688.85, 68,548.83 and 24,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,688.85, 68,548.83 and 24,630.92 is: 36,954.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,688.85 : 68,548.83 = 24,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,688.85/68,548.83 = 24,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,688.85x = 68,548.83 × 24,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,688.85x = 1,688,420,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,420,747.82/45,688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,954.77

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