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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,694.40, 68,541.60 and 24,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,694.40, 68,541.60 and 24,874.24 is: 37,311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,694.40 : 68,541.60 = 24,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,694.40/68,541.60 = 24,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,694.40x = 68,541.60 × 24,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,694.40x = 1,704,920,208.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,920,208.38/45,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,311.36

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