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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,771.73, 68,667.93 and 24,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,771.73, 68,667.93 and 24,711.31 is: 37,072.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,771.73 : 68,667.93 = 24,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,771.73/68,667.93 = 24,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,771.73x = 68,667.93 × 24,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,771.73x = 1,696,874,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,874,505.29/45,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,072.54

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