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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,774.36, 68,687.51 and 24,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,774.36, 68,687.51 and 24,714.14 is: 37,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,774.36 : 68,687.51 = 24,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,774.36/68,687.51 = 24,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,774.36x = 68,687.51 × 24,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,774.36x = 1,697,552,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,552,271.38/45,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,085.22

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