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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,760.59, 68,614.59 and 24,386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,760.59, 68,614.59 and 24,386.98 is: 36,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,760.59 : 68,614.59 = 24,386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,760.59/68,614.59 = 24,386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,760.59x = 68,614.59 × 24,386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,760.59x = 1,673,302,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,302,875.58/45,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,566.46

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