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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,745.24, 68,644.20 and 24,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,745.24, 68,644.20 and 24,685.24 is: 37,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,745.24 : 68,644.20 = 24,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,745.24/68,644.20 = 24,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,745.24x = 68,644.20 × 24,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,745.24x = 1,694,498,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,498,551.61/45,745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,042.07

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