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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,708.40, 68,562.60 and 24,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,708.40, 68,562.60 and 24,713.20 is: 37,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,708.40 : 68,562.60 = 24,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,708.40/68,562.60 = 24,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,708.40x = 68,562.60 × 24,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,708.40x = 1,694,401,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,401,246.32/45,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,069.80

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