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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,731.52, 68,623.52 and 24,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,731.52, 68,623.52 and 24,671.52 is: 37,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,731.52 : 68,623.52 = 24,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,731.52/68,623.52 = 24,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,731.52x = 68,623.52 × 24,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,731.52x = 1,693,046,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,046,422.79/45,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,021.43

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