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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,759.95, 68,613.65 and 24,386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,759.95, 68,613.65 and 24,386.35 is: 36,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,759.95 : 68,613.65 = 24,386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,759.95/68,613.65 = 24,386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,759.95x = 68,613.65 × 24,386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,759.95x = 1,673,236,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,236,503.60/45,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,565.52

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