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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,775.74, 68,673.94 and 24,715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,775.74, 68,673.94 and 24,715.32 is: 37,078.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,775.74 : 68,673.94 = 24,715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,775.74/68,673.94 = 24,715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,775.74x = 68,673.94 × 24,715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,775.74x = 1,697,298,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,298,402.76/45,775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,078.56

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