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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,767.47, 68,661.55 and 24,707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,767.47, 68,661.55 and 24,707.06 is: 37,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,767.47 : 68,661.55 = 24,707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,767.47/68,661.55 = 24,707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,767.47x = 68,661.55 × 24,707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,767.47x = 1,696,424,630.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,424,630.47/45,767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,066.17

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