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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,772.73, 68,669.43 and 24,712.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,772.73, 68,669.43 and 24,712.31 is: 37,074.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,772.73 : 68,669.43 = 24,712.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,772.73/68,669.43 = 24,712.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,772.73x = 68,669.43 × 24,712.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,772.73x = 1,696,980,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,980,241.68/45,772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,074.04

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