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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,760.38, 68,614.28 and 24,386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,760.38, 68,614.28 and 24,386.78 is: 36,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,760.38 : 68,614.28 = 24,386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,760.38/68,614.28 = 24,386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,760.38x = 68,614.28 × 24,386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,760.38x = 1,673,280,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,280,975.53/45,760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,566.15

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