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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,782.15, 68,698.74 and 24,721.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,782.15, 68,698.74 and 24,721.74 is: 37,096.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,782.15 : 68,698.74 = 24,721.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,782.15/68,698.74 = 24,721.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,782.15x = 68,698.74 × 24,721.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,782.15x = 1,698,352,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,352,388.61/45,782.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,096.39

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