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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,731.22, 68,612.40 and 24,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,731.22, 68,612.40 and 24,673.26 is: 37,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,731.22 : 68,612.40 = 24,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,731.22/68,612.40 = 24,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,731.22x = 68,612.40 × 24,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,731.22x = 1,692,891,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,891,584.42/45,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,018.29

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