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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,768.23, 68,662.68 and 24,707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,768.23, 68,662.68 and 24,707.81 is: 37,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,768.23 : 68,662.68 = 24,707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,768.23/68,662.68 = 24,707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,768.23x = 68,662.68 × 24,707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,768.23x = 1,696,504,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,504,108.22/45,768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,067.29

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